Australia’s remarkable defence extends winning sequence against Wales

Australia played the beautiful game to send England tumbling out of the World Cup here but ugly was enough take them to their 11th consecutive victory over Wales and top place in the pool. It was a full-on contest between the two teams who were, by some way, the best in the pool but such were the physical demands it placed on the players that neither side is likely to be unchanged in the quarter-finals. Related: Australia v Wales: Rugby World Cup 2015 – as it happened Continue reading...