Rugby July Tests as it happened: The Wallabies seal the series against Wales

The Wallabies captain James Slipper the James Bevan trophy for winning the series against the Welsh, also acknowledging the Melbourne crowd who played their part tonight.

At the start of the series, most would have been delighted with a 2-0 series win, especially after the World Cup.

There are still issues, namely the inability to defend the Welsh attacking maul, but the Wallabies did their job done and secured the series in the end.

Discipline had improved significantly from the first Test, but Lukhan Salakaia-Loto’s yellow card at the end of the first half proved costly with a try shortly after he left for the sin bin.

Joe Schmidt has brought confidence back to the Wallabies which was badly needed after the World Cup and he has also blooded new combinations for the Wallabies with Filipo Daugunu on the wing taking his opportunity best.

This is also a Wales team that is in the process of rebuilding after their Six Nations where they lost five from five, but they still provided danger in Melbourne. At times it was ugly for the Wallabies, but they have finally got used to something that they forgotten, how to win Tests.

Filipo Daugunu of the Wallabies (C) celebrates scoring a tryCredit: Getty Images

The Wallabies win the series against Wales 36-28 in a thriller in Melbourne.

It wasn’t pretty at times and the rain in Melbourne made conditions difficult for both teams.

“It was tough, it was a bit of a relief from us. It was scrappy and it wasn’t our best game,” Slipper said on Stan Sport. “It was like we were playing in Cardiff tonight.

The Wallabies utilised their box kicking heavily playing perfectly to the conditions, Filipo Dauganu was the outstanding back, scoring two tries and also saving a certain Welsh try with a brave tackle.

In the pack, Rob Valetini was the pick of the forwards, making some huge carries and hits, with Ian Botham’s grandson James on the end of them several times.

The Wallabies needed that badly as we go into the final three minutes.

Ben Donaldson has made a big difference since he has come on with his big boot.

He hits a penalty straight in front which gives an eight point gap. This should be enough.

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Liam Williams scores for WalesCredit: Getty Images

This is like a game of basketball. It’s end to end.

Nic White gets a box kick charged down, Wales winger Rio Dyer dances through Wallabies tackles including debutant Josh Nasser.

This is a Test match not short of drama.

Donaldson is on for Lolesio to hopefully steady this increasingly nervous Australian ship.

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Absolute madness from Wales winger Liam Williams. From a Wallabies kick, the veteran tries to keep the ball in play, but instead palms the ball perfectly to Filipo Daugunu who was the only person alert while the Wales team stood static.

Madness.

Wallabies 33 Wales 21

Charlie Cale competes for the ball for the Wallabies earlier tonightCredit: Getty Images

Rob Valetini gets an outstanding turnover right on the Wallabies line with the Welsh pack prised to push over.

He then follows up with a huge charging run with Wales’ James Botham again filling his full force

Once again the Brumbies backrow is having an outstanding game for the Wallabies.

Isaac Kailea, Langi Gleeson and Angus Blyth on and the new pack concedes a scrum penalty.

Josh Nasser, son of former Wallaby Brendan is on for his first cap at hooker.

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James Slipper captain in MelbourneCredit: Getty Images

After being dominated by the Welsh maul for much of the match, the Wallabies get their first try through through own rolling maul.

Hooker Matt Faessler does the start of the work, then replacement tighthead Allan Alaalatoa powers over for his first Test try.

Noah Lolesio misses his first kick of the match, with the conversion heading the post. That will settle the nerves a bit.

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Wallabies secure lineout in MelbourneCredit: Getty Images

It’s been all Wales at the start of this second half and they are rewarded with a try through the British and Irish Lions veteran winger Liam Williams.

Their hooker and captain Dewi Lake is causing the Wallabies pack a serious problem at the heart of the rolling maul.

This Wales team are not going quietly in this series.

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Jake Gordon of the WallabiesCredit: Getty Images

Interesting messaging from the Wallabies’ shed where Joe Schmidt did not look particularly happy, although he admitted last week he never is.

Assistant coach Mike Cron told Stan Sport that the team were focused on sorting out their defensive maul which has led to two Welsh tries.

Loto has another four minutes to serve in the sin bin as we kick off here for the second half.

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Charlie Cale runs into Wales’ defenceCredit: Getty Images