Wallabies target rare Spring Tour sweep

The Wallabies have arrived in the UK attempting to secure their first Spring Tour clean sweep in more than 20 years.

THE WALLABIES' SPRING UK TOUR

AIMS

The Wallabies haven't enjoyed a Spring Tour clean sweep since 1996 but the bigger picture for Michael Cheika is the 2019 World Cup in Japan. A first win over Eddie Jones' England since 2015 would be another huge step.

TO WATCH

Adam Coleman. With 19 Tests, he's a baby in international terms but has the chance to build on his burgeoning reputation against the likes of Wales great Alan Wyn Jones and England's Maro Itoje.

HOW TO WIN

Lauded as the best attacking team in the world by Wales' defence coach Shaun Edwards they'll need to show they can cope without Israel Folau. 63 points against Japan last week is a sure sign they can.

WHERE THEY MIGHT STRUGGLE

Skipper Mike Hooper bemoaned the fact Japan chalked up 30 points against the Wallabies last week. Wales, England and Scotland will have taken note and look to target inexperienced centre Semu Kerevi.

TO BE WARY OF

Wales centre Jonathan Davies is widely regarded one of the finest in world rugby and will pose plenty of questions on Saturday. England's Itoje is arguably the most exciting young forward in the game.


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