Adams starts for Wales after Halfpenny withdrawal

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Josh AdamsJosh Adams had initially been left out of Wales' starting side following the defeat to Georgia
Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Date: Saturday, 26 November Kick-off:15:15 GMT
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Full-back Leigh Halfpenny was a late withdrawal from the Wales side to face Australia on Saturday (15:15 GMT), with Josh Adams promoted from the bench as his replacement.

Halfpenny, 33, had been recalled to Wales' starting XV for their final game in a turbulent Autumn Series.

But there was late disruption for Wayne Pivac's Wales team as Halfpenny suffered a back spasm in the warm-up.

That meant a start for Cardiff's Adams, with Sam Costelow added to the bench.

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