Wales 20-52 Australia: More misery for Gatland as Wallabies run riot

Tom Wright and Matt Faessler plundered hat-tricks as Australia cruised to an emphatic 52-20 win over struggling Wales in Cardiff.

Wright capped off a superb individual display in the closing minutes of Sunday's clash to take the Wallabies over 50 points at the Principality Stadium.

It is a defeat that will only increase the pressure on Wales coach Warren Gatland, whose team have now lost 11 straight Tests, their worst-ever run.

Wright and Faessler claimed six of Australia's eight tries, with Nick Frost and Len Ikitau also going over for the visitors, who were 19-0 up early on before Wales responded through Aaron Wainwright's try and Gareth Anscombe's kicks.

Wales were unable to take advantage of Samu Kerevi's second-half 20-minute red card for a high tackle on Jac Morgan, as Australia scored three tries in quick succession, with Faessler getting two and Wright adding his second.

Ben Thomas crossed for the hosts, but Ikitau and Wright had the final say for Australia, who have Scotland and Ireland to come in their next fixtures.

W in Wales Thanks for the battle, @WelshRugbyUnion #Wallabies #AutumnNationsSeries pic.twitter.com/QBgFYWM3DD

— Wallabies (@wallabies) November 17, 2024

Data Debrief: Record losing run reaches new low

Wales' 11-match losing run is the worst in the nation's Test history, and it is now a long way back for Gatland.

This was Australia's biggest-ever away win over Wales, who now face the daunting prospect of facing two-time reigning world champions South Africa next week.

Should Wales lose to the Springboks, they will have gone an entire calendar year without a win for the first time since 1937.