Wallabies set to play their 600th Test in Cardiff

Tue, Nov 1, 2016, 9:42 AM
Beth Newman
by Beth Newman
Take a look back the Pool 3 match between Wales and England in the 1991 World Cup at Cardiff Arms Park.

The Wallabies will play their 600th Test this weekend when they take on Wales in Cardiff, in what will be a sell out match. We take a look at the other milestone matches, with some familiar faces leading the way for the men in gold.

Test 100 June 25, 1949

Wallabies 18-3 def. New Zealand Maori, SCG

Former Wallabies coach Dave Brockhoff notched a double at the SCG as Australia celebrated its 100th international Test. Sir Nick ShehadieA team stacked with some of Australia’s current Hall of Fame inductees, including Sir Nick Shehadie. Fullback Brian Piper slotted three conversions in the victory, when tries were worth just three points.

Test 200 August 17, 1975

Wallabies 50-25 def. Japan, Ballymore

A hat-trick to winger John Ryan gave the Wallabies a comfortable win over Japan in a two-Test home series against their Pacific neighbours. Geoff 'Bunter' Shaw lead the Wallabies against the Cherry Blossums in the Wallabies 200th Test match. Photo: ARU MediaThis 200th Test came 26 years after they notched their 100th, with the team that day captained by Geoff Shaw.

Test 300 October 12, 1991

Wallabies 38-3 def. Wales, Cardiff

On their way to their first World Cup, the Wallabies notched a big win over the Welsh in Cardiff. Marty Roebuck of the Wallabies on his way to the 1991 Rugby World Cup Finals. Photo: Getty ImagesFullback Marty Roebuck had a double, while David Campese, Michael Lynagh, Tim Horan and Peter Slattery notched the remainder of the score. Video highlights of that match above.

Test 400 November 1, 2001

Wallabies 57-3 def. Spain, Madrid

A Chris Latham hat-trick helped the Wallabies to a win in their 400th Test, 15 years ago now. The Wallabies current defence coach, Nathan Grey, was among the side to play in that clash, alongside Reds head coach Nick Stiles and former Force coach Michael Foley also lined up in the clash, which was a dominant victory for the Wallabies in Madrid. Stiles was yellow-carded in the match, but also managed to cross for a try against the Europeans.

Test 500 October 31 2009

Wallabies 6-33 def. by New Zealand, Wellington

It took eight years for the Wallabies to play their fifth round of 100 Tests, with the milestone coming up in the third Bledisloe Test in 2009. The Wallabies took on the All Blacks in a match in which five current Wallabies squad members feature.Tries to Cory Jane, Ma’a Nonu and Joe Rokocoko put the All Blacks in a controlling position, in what was ultimately a dominant win for New Zealand

The Wallabies take on Wales this Sunday morning, 6 November from 1.30am AEDT on BeIn Sports Channel 513, as part of your FOXTEL subscription.
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