Wales survived second half comeback by the Brumbies to win 15-25 after taking a strong half time lead at Canberra Stadium on Tuesday.
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First half tries from James Hook Justin Tipuric and Alun Wyn Jones took Wales out to a 6-19 lead at half time but had to withstand a second half charge by the Brumbies as the penalty count mounted in the home side’s favour.
Wales scored the only tries of the match as the Brumbies had to rely on Zac Holmes’ boot for theif five penalties.
Ospreys and Wales flanker Justin Tipuric said after the match that that even though they hard targeted the breakdown they struggled.
“It was fast and very tough at the breakdown tonight – it was great experience for the guys to play against a Super 15 side,” said Tipuric.
“We tried to target the breakdown area. It’s obviously refereed differently over here and another learning curve for the guys so the win is a great boost for the squad going into the second Test against Australia on Saturday.”
Final Score Brumbies 15 (6) Wales 25 (19)
Scorers
Brumbies
Pens: Holmes 5
Wales
Tries: Hook, Tipuric, AW Jones
Cons: Hook 2
Pens: Hook 2
Teams
Brumbies
1. Ruaidhri Murphy,2. Anthony Hegarty,3. Scott Sio,4. Leon Power,5. Ben Hand (c),6. Peter Kimlin,7. Colby Faingaa,8. Ita Vaea,9. Ian Prior,10. Zack Holmes,11. Kimami Sitauti,12. Andrew Smith,13. Tevita Kuridrani,14. Cam Crawford,15. Robbie Coleman
Replacements: 16. Siliva Siliva,17. Jean-Philippe (JP) Pradaud,18. Dylan Sigg,19. Fotu Auelua,20. Beau Mokoputo,21. Tom Cox,22. Jesse Mogg
Wales
Liam Williams; Harry Robinson, Andrew Bishop, Ashley Beck, Aled Brew; James Hook, Rhys Webb; Paul James, Richard Hibbard, Rhodri Jones; Alun Wyn Jones (capt), Luke Charteris; Josh Turnbull, Justin Tipuric, Aaron Shingler
Replacements: Ken Owens, Rhys Gill, Ian Evans, Gareth Delve, Lloyd Williams, Rhys Priestland, Alex Cuthbert