Wallabies V Wales

Wallabies V Wales

DATE: 9 Jun 2012
VENUE: Suncorp Stadium
40 Castlemaine Street Milton

Nickname: The Dragons, National Emblem: The Prince of Wales (Three) Feathers, Home Union: Wales Rugby Union,Founded: 1881, Rugby World Cup Record: Semi-finalists 1987 (3rd), 2011 (4th), Quarter-finalists 1999, 2003, Pool participants 1991, 1995, 2007. Current IRB Ranking: 8 (5 in 2004, highest)

2012 sees the return of the traditional June Test Series, with the Qantas Wallabies hosting Wales in a three test series. Now the undisputed kings of the Northern Hemisphere the Welsh have shown they aren't to be taken lightly defeating England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy on their way to claiming a Grand Slam and the Six Nations crown.

The first Test of the Castrol Edge Wales Tour will be held at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane on Saturday 9 June before heading to Etihad Stadium in Melbourne for the second Test on Saturday 16 June followed by the final Test at Allianz Stadium on the afternoon of Saturday 23 June.

A revitalized Wales appear poised to dismantle the established international order following recent wins over England (pre-World Cup) and Ireland, as well as gallant defeats by one-point against South Africa and France, and three against Australia during the Rugby World Cup.

While still a relatively young side with an average age of 26 years per player, Wales retains a core of hardened pros who have experienced their share of success through two Six Nations Grand Slams from the last six championship campaigns.

Australia has experienced the resurgence first hand during visits to Cardiff. Although the Wallabies have won more matches than they’ve lost since first landing in Wales in 1908, Australia has won on just three of its last six visits to the Millennium Stadium.