Former Wallaby Matt Burke runs the rule over Wales ahead of Australia's visit to the Millenium Stadium, on Rugby Heaven.
"This Welsh team has gone through a revival under coach Warren Gatland. About a decade ago, the Welsh were considered a team against which you might improve your stats. Yet a change of direction, some say inspired by Scott Johnson, means this team passes the ball more than any other, allowing continuity of play.
"The result of the ball being kept in play is more tries. More tries means winning more games. This is not limited to the backs, either. The forwards have focused on providing the link between a dying ball and keeping it alive. Success quickly followed with Six Nations glory. Wales were no longer the team that ''just turned up''. The strength of the Welsh team will be their ability to play quick rugby; that is speed of ball movement, speed of recycling the ball, speed of players and speed of defence. Such speed puts other teams under pressure. It is a high risk-reward scenario but can be pretty to watch."
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