Wales player ratings v Wallabies: Returning flanker gives 'reminder of his quality' despite record-breaking defeat

Wales 28-54 Australia

15. Liam Williams - 7

Missed a couple of tackles early on but grew into the game and made some strong carries. His defence was solid, and he was always looking for work.

14. Alex Cuthbert - 6

Had a quiet game by his standards, but he was always willing to put his body on the line. He made a couple of good tackles and was strong in the air.

13. Owen Watkin - 6

Was part of a Welsh midfield that was outplayed by their Australian counterparts. He made a couple of good tackles, but he was also guilty of a few handling errors.

12. Nick Tompkins - 5

Was a willing runner, but he was often isolated by the Wallabies defence. He made a couple of good tackles, but he was also guilty of a few handling errors

11. Louis Rees-Zammit - 7

Was one of Wales' brighter sparks on attack. He beat a couple of defenders and looked dangerous every time he got the ball. He also made a couple of good tackles.

10. Gareth Anscombe - 6

Had a mixed game. He kicked well out of hand, but he also made a couple of poor decisions. He was replaced by Callum Sheedy in the second half.

9. Tomos Williams - 6

Was lively around the ruck and made a couple of good breaks. However, he was also guilty of a few handling errors and was replaced by Kieran Hardy in the second half.

1. Gareth Thomas - 6

Was solid in the scrum and made a couple of good tackles. However, he was also guilty of a few handling errors and was replaced by WillGriff John in the second half.

2. Ken Owens - 6

Was his usual abrasive self and made a couple of good tackles. However, he was also guilty of a few handling errors and was replaced by Dewi Lake in the second half.

3. Tomas Francis - 6

Was solid in the scrum and made a couple of good tackles. However, he was also guilty of a few handling errors and was replaced by Dillon Lewis in the second half.

4. Adam Beard - 6

Was part of a Welsh pack that was outmuscled by the Wallabies. He made a couple of good tackles, but he was also guilty of a few handling errors.

5. Alun Wyn Jones - 6

Was his usual inspirational self and made a couple of good tackles. However, he was also guilty of a few handling errors and was replaced by Will Rowlands in the second half.

6. Dan Lydiate - 7

Was one of Wales' best players on the day. He made a couple of good tackles and was always looking to carry the ball. He was replaced by Shane Lewis-Hughes in the second half.

7. Taulupe Faletau - 8

Was Wales' best player on the day. He made a couple of good tackles and was always looking to carry the ball. He also scored a try.

8. Aaron Wainwright - 7

Was a willing runner and made a couple of good tackles. However, he was also guilty of a few handling errors and was replaced by James Botham in the second half.