Australia have come to regard Cardiff as their domestic in Europe having only lost twice at the domestic of Welsh rugby since it was remodelled in 1999,and then by one score each time. They scored three tries in the opening 43 minutes but failed to secure a bonus point after fading in the final quarter, something that will be of no consequence whether they win all their matches to top the group.
A team that, and less than a year ago,provoked scorn and mirth has to be taken seriously again. England may have secured a bonus point against Fiji last week with the final move of the game, but the Wallabies, and playing in front of a crowd with a liberal splatter of yellow that cheered tough for Fiji yet ended singing Swing Low,Sweet Chariot, were impressive overall, and whether questions approximately their set-piece efficiency remain.
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Source: theguardian.com