Rugby World Cup 2023: The Wales XV you wanted to face Australia
- Published
Hooker Dewi Lake started against Portugal after missing the opening game against Fiji as he managed his return from a knee injury
Rugby World Cup 2023: Wales v Australia |
|---|
Venue: OL Stadium, Lyon Date: Sunday, 24 September Kick-off: 20:00 BST |
Coverage: Live BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website & app; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app. |
With one exception, BBC Sport website voters would have picked the XV who began Wales' win over Fiji for Sunday's third World Cup game against Australia.
Dewi Lake would be your hooker in place of Ryan Elias, who started that thrilling opening Pool C victory.
You wanted forwards Jac Morgan and Taulupe Faletau to make their third starts in a side showing 11 changes from the second win against Portugal.
Wing Louis Rees-Zammit also got your nod for a third successive selection.
Rees-Zammit wass in 96.12% of teams submitted, with only number eight Faletau (96.33%) more popular with our voters.
Head coach Warren Gatland has named exactly the same XV who started against Fiji - again leaving Lake out of his 23.
Outside-half Dan Biggar and outside centre George North were also in more than 90% of your selections, while left wing Josh Adams was chosen in 89.8% of teams.
Both full-back Liam Williams and lock forward Will Rowlands received 86% backing.
The choice of Lake to keep the number two jersey he wore against Portugal was the closest decision, but still 56% of voters opted for the Ospreys hooker ahead of Elias (30.51%).
You can still pick your XV but your selections will not be counted towards the result - remember to share your picks on social media using #bbcrugby.
BEING LOUIS REES-ZAMMIT: Unfiltered access to rugby's new superstar
PIZZA BOYS: A foodies guide to the Rugby World Cup in France
