Player ratings: Wallabies v Wales

The Wallabies have begun their European tour with a good 29-21 win over Wales, following up their thumping of Japan last week. It was a morale boosting win in Cardiff as they embark on their three-match tour, here’s how the players performed:

Scott Sio 7 Under pressure at times in the scrum but he stood up to the challenge, had a lore more touches of the ball than in recent tests.

Tatafu Polota-Nau 7 a couple of wobbly early lineouts, defence was superb with a try saving tackle in Gareth Davies in the first half.

Sekope Kepu 7 Not as much ball carrying as Sio but very solid at scrum time.

Rob Simmons 6 Part of a good performance from the Wallaby forwards, was outshone by his second row partner.

Adam Coleman 7 A much improved performance on his recent outings, more prominent in the loose, great line for his try, a couple of silly penalties blotted his copy book

Ned Hannigan 6 Got everywhere on the pitch, doesn’t have as much of an impact with ball in hand as Jack Dempsey but a decent understudy

Michael Hooper 8 Another industrious game from the captain, as consistent a player as you will find, topped it off with a try. He was the unlucky recipient of the yellow card that could have gone to a number of players for indiscretions.

Sean McMahon 6 Did a lot of the cleaning up and supporting at rucks but has had more effective games.

Will Genia 9 Man Of The Match Controlled the game. Superb pass for Coleman’s try and his tactical kicking was very clever. Had a couple of snipes around the rucks keeping the Welsh defence honest superb covering and defence top class.

Bernard Foley 7 Solid return to the 10 Jersey. Controlled the game well not trying too much.

Reece Hodge 6 Australia’s form back for the past few tests. Didn’t see as much of the ball as he has done.

Samu Kerevi 5 shackled well and lost ball in contact a couple of times. Quite one dimensional from 12 if the power running doesn’t work then doesn’t offer that much, replaced quite early on by Karmichael Hunt.

Tevita Kuridrani 7 Happy to receive the ball and provided good go forward, continued his good form from last week.

Marika Koroibete 6 Looked dangerous with ball in hand but want to see more coming off his wing.

Kurtley Beale 6 Often an option at first receiver, a couple of half breaks but didn’t quite happen for him from phase play. Superb steal from Steff Evans for his try.

Subs – 6 unless stated

Stephen Moore

Tom Robertson

Allan Alaalatoa

Mat Phillip

Ben McCalman

Nick Phipps – DNP

Karmichael Hunt

Henry Speight – DNP