Wales withstand Wallaby revival to claim epic win

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By SAM JACKSON

Diving in: Gareth Davies goes over to score Wales’ second try

WALES held off a fierce Wallaby fightback to take control of Pool D with one of their greatest ever World Cup triumphs.
Having led 23-8 at halftime, Wales had to rely on the boot of replacement flyhalf Rhys Patchell to inch home after Australia scored two tries to leave the score at 26-25 to Wales with minutes remaining.
But Patchell kicked his third penalty to restore Wales’ lead to four points and Warren Gatland’s side saw out the clock. It was their second win in a row over Australia aft...

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