Rugby Union: Wales Roar Emphatic Message for Six Nations Defence ; Wales 24 Australia 22

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Wales brought their tough autumn campaign to a victorious conclusion against Australia and sent out an emphatic message to the Six Nations in the process that last year's grand slam glory was not a flash in the pan.

Coach Mike Ruddock had to negotiate a difficult road as he rebuilt a side debilitated by injury while preparing to face the might of the southern hemisphere.

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Rugby Union: Wales Roar Emphatic Message for Six Nations Defence ; Wales 24 Australia 22

Things did not start well. New Zealand left Cardiff with a record 41-3 win before the Welsh second string stumbled to an 11-10 victory over Fiji.

There were signs of Wales red...

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