There were more yellow cards, some botched lineouts and more simply infuriating moments – but there was also a comeback from 21 points down, some electric rugby and as much ticker as we’ve seen from the Wallabies in many a year.
After a Spring Tour full of heartbreak, the injury-hit Australia somehow turned things around to stun Wales with an all-time comeback – and while Mark Nawaqanitawase and Lachlan Lonergan did the lion’s share of the heroics, there was plenty of glory to go round.
And we somehow sense that unlike in previous weeks, this match’s edition of the DIY player ratings will be a labour of love!
If you need a rough guide as to what each score means, here’s what we go off.
1. Had he not played, the team would have been better off. Negatively affected the performance of the side. May God John Eales have mercy on his soul.
2. Anonymous. Was he even there?
3. Did some things that you expect a player to be able to do, but did a whole bunch of other things that sucked.
4. Was passable in patches, but not up to standard in a match of such importance.
5. Performed his role without anything really noticeable happening.
6. Good.
7. Pretty good, actually.
8. Very good.
9. Excellent.
10. Extraordinary. Calling them man of the match would be an insult.
When you’re ready to go, head to the form below and start picking!
