Wales Makes Strategic Changes for Australia Showdown

Wales makes four changes to face Australia after losing to Fiji. James Botham and Jac Morgan are among those included. Coach Warren Gatland highlights the need for discipline as the team aims for a full 80-minute performance. Captaincy goes to Dewi Lake with a strategic bench split.

Wales, under pressure after a 24-19 defeat by Fiji, have restructured their team with four key changes for the upcoming clash against Australia in Cardiff on Sunday. Coach Warren Gatland has strategically opted for flankers James Botham and Jac Morgan, reverting to a 5-3 split between forwards and backs on the bench.

Scrumhalf Ellis Bevan and winger Tom Rogers will join the squad, with Rogers replacing the injured Mason Grady. New Zealand-born wing Blair Murray retains his position after impressing in his debut, alongside an unchanged center duo of Ben Thomas and Max Llewellyn. The experienced Gareth Anscombe will continue at flyhalf.

Under the leadership of captain Dewi Lake, Wales will face an improved Australian side. Despite Wales winning their last World Cup encounter, Australia seeks redemption, having won both meetings in July. Gatland anticipates a challenging match but stresses the importance of accuracy and discipline.

(With inputs from agencies.)