Rugby World Cup | Group Stage
Sep 29, 2019 at 8.45am UK
25-29
Reaction
![Rhys Patchell in action for Wales on September 29, 2019 Rhys Patchell in action for Wales on September 29, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rhys Patchell pays tribute to "unbelievable competitor" Dan Biggar
Fly-halves played key roles in Wales delivering an outstanding World Cup victory over Australia.
Sep 30, 11:46
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Michael Cheika "embarrassed" by referee call in Australia defeat
The Wallabies boss has spoken out following his side's World Cup loss to Wales.
Sep 29, 14:41
The Match
Match Report
Warren Gatland's men withstood a second-half fightback from the Wallabies in Tokyo.
Head to Head
Nov 10, 2018 5.20pm
Autumn Internationals
Wales
9-6
Australia
Nov 11, 2017 5.15pm
Oct 10, 2015 4.45pm
Group Stage
Australia
15-6
Wales
Form Guide
Build-up
![Shaun Edwards in a typically cheery mood in February 2015 Shaun Edwards in a typically cheery mood in February 2015](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Shaun Edwards: 'Wales ready for pivotal Australia showdown'
The Pool D clash is set to decide which team will top the group.
Sep 28, 08:41
![Australia head coach Michael Cheika pictured on September 20, 2019 Australia head coach Michael Cheika pictured on September 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Australia coach Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby
Reece Hodge will miss three matches after a dangerous tackle against Fiji.
Sep 27, 10:54
![Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Alun Wyn Jones to earn record 130th Wales cap against Australia
Wales unchanged for Pool D showdown against Australia.
Sep 27, 07:17
![Robin McBryde pictured in March 2013 Robin McBryde pictured in March 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Robin McBryde: 'Wales must concentrate and not make silly errors'
Wales face Australia in a Pool D showdown at Tokyo Stadium on Sunday.
Sep 26, 08:42
![Wales' George North celebrates scoring their first try on August 17, 2019 Wales' George North celebrates scoring their first try on August 17, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
George North: 'Australia a tough beast to beat'
Victory for Wales against the Wallabies would leave them in sight of a World Cup quarter-final place.
Sep 25, 22:44
![Josh Adams pictured celebrating for Wales in February 2019 Josh Adams pictured celebrating for Wales in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales wing Josh Adams ready for "battle" against Australia
Wales star Adams bracing himself for huge week as Australia clash looms
Sep 23, 22:12