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September 24 2023, 10:50 · Ash Wheldon

Wales vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage

Wales vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage

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THE FACTS

When is Wales vs Australia on and what time does it start? Wales vs Australia will take place on Sunday 24th September, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)

Where is Wales vs Australia taking place? Wales vs Australia will take place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Décines-Charpieu, France

Where can I get tickets for Wales vs Australia? Click here for the latest ticket information for Wales vs Australia

What channel is Wales vs Australia on in the UK? Wales vs Australia will be televised live on ITV

Where can I stream Wales vs Australia in the UK? Wales vs Australia can be streamed live on ITVX

THE SQUADS

WALES

Starting 15: Liam Williams, Louis Rees Zammit, George North, Nick Tompkins, Josh Adams, Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies, Gareth Thomas, Ryan Elias, Tomas Francis, Will Rowlands, Adam Beard, Aaron Wainwright, Jac Morgan, Taulupe Faletau

Replacements: Elliot Dee, Corey Domachowski, Henry Thomas, Dafydd Jenkins, Taine Basham, Tomos Williams, Gareth Anscombe, Rio Dyer

AUSTRALIA

Starting 15: Andrew Kellaway, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Jordan Petaia, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Ben Donaldson, Tate McDermott, Rob Valetini, Tom Hooper, Rob Leota, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, James Slipper, David Porecki, Angus Bell

Replacements: Matt Faessler, Blake Schoupp, Pone Fa'amausili, Matt Philip, Fraser McReight, Nic White, Carter Gordon, Suliasi Vunivalu

THE LOWDOWN

WALES

Wales made it back-to-back wins at the Rugby World Cup as they got the better of Portugal. There is still plenty of improvement to come from the Welsh in what is a pivotal game in Pool C but they will fancy their chances against an underperforming Australia side.

AUSTRALIA

Australia went down to Fiji last week to blow the pool wide open. Having defeated Georgia in their opening game, the Wallabies were poor as they were no match for the Fijians and another loss in this game could see their RWC campaign come to an unthinkable premature conclusion.

THE PREDICTION

This is a huge match in Pool C as Wales take on Australia. Both teams will be hoping to qualify for the knockout stages but Fiji have thrown a spanner in the works after their win against the Australians last week. Neither side have really impressed to date but in such a huge game, slight preference is for the Welsh having managed to win both of their games so far while the Wallabies have lost six of their last seven matches.

BETTING TIP: Wales to win