Wales sink to an all-time results low in their 143-year international rugby history with a heavy loss to Australia in Cardiff with Warren Gatland under pressure.

Australia hooker Matt Faessler and fullback Tom Wright both scored a hat-trick of tries as the Wallabies thrashed a tired-looking Wales 52-20 on Sunday to condemn the home side to their worst run of results.

With Wales struggling to find a rhythm, the Wallabies landed a real body blow. Wales attacked on the far side but lost control of the ball. Lock Nick Frost galloped 50 metres up the field to score near the posts and Noah Lolesio added the extras.

Wales continue their autumn programme on Sunday when they face Australia in Cardiff aiming to avoid a 11th consecutive international defeat.

Australia hooker Matt Faessler and fullback Tom Wright both scored a hat-trick of tries as the Wallabies thrashed a tired-looking Wales 52-20 on Sunday to condemn the home side to their worst run of results.

Can Warren Gatland’s side end their run of defeats against the Wallabies side who conquered England? Join Sarah Rendell for updates

Wales must avoid defeat against Australia to spare themselves from their worst losing run in history with Warren Gatland’s side still searching for a first win of 2024. Gatland has faced calls to quit from a number of his former players as scrutiny grows on his coaching of a young side that looked short of confidence and calm against Fiji.

Latest updates as hosts trail rampant Wallabies while record defeat looms - Warren Gatland’s hosts are hoping to avoid an 11th successive defeat