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Saturday, kick-off 14:30Principality Stadium, CardiffWarren Gatland might not be there to patrol the touchline of the Principality Stadium this autumn, but Wales still have plenty to prove as Australia arrive in Cardiff. Interim head coach Rob Howley and his players will be determined to end a run of 11 straight defeats to the Wallabies, and were buoyed by an impressive if fruitless three-Test series against the All Blacks in June. Australia endured a fairly frustrating Rugby Championship, having suffered a home whitewash at the hands of England, and have plenty to prove themselves this month. Both coaches had have injury woes to contend with but given the quality and experience still on display, this promises to be an enthralling contest.Team newsWales are without captain Sam Warburton, vice-captain Alun Wyn Jones as well as influential No. 8 Taulupe Faletau and fullback Liam Williams. Howley is able to call on Leigh Halfpenny for the first time in 14 months, though, while Gethin Jenkins captains the side on his 127th Wales appearance.Australia arrive in Cardiff missing several key players themselves, with Samu Kerevi injured, Dean Mumm serving a one-week suspension and Will Genia in Paris, after Stade Francais refused to release him. David Pocock is back for the Wallabies, though, starting in an unfamiliar blindside role.Wales: Halfpenny, Cuthbert, J. Davies, Roberts, North, Biggar, Webb; Jenkins (captain), Owens, Lee, B. Davies, Charteris, Lydiate, Tipuric, Moriarty.Replacements: Baldwin, Smith, Francis, Hill, King, G. Davies, S. Davies, Amos.Australia: Folau; Haylett-Petty, Kuridrani, Hodge, Speight; Foley, Phipps; Sio, Moore (captain), Kepu, Arnold, Coleman, Pocock, Hooper, Timani.Replacements: Latu, Slipper, Alaalatoa, Simmons, Fardy, Frisby, Cooper, Naivalu.Key head-to-headDavid Pocock has been shifted to the No. 6 shirt ostensibly to deal with the physicality of Wales back row. The hosts will not be at full strength on Saturday afternoon, but they can still call on the collective powers of Dan Lydiate, Justin Tipuric and Ross Moriarty. The battle of the flankers - Lydiate and Tipuric against Pocock and Michael Hooper - may well prove pivotal to the outcome. Whoever gains the upper hand in that area will put their teammates on the front foot.Key stats*Seven of Wales 11 consecutive defeats to Australia have come by less than seven points.*During that run Australia average 24.3 points per game, while Wales average 17.9.*Captain Gethin Jenkins is one of only three survivors from the last Wales team to beat Australia. Centre Jamie Roberts and lock Luke Charteris - an unused replacement that day - are the others.OddsGiven their fine recent form against Wales, it should come as little surprise that Australia are 5/8 favourites to notch a 12th successive victory in the fixture with Unibet. The same firm has priced the hosts at 32/25 to end their miserable run, while George North and Israel Folau are both 9/1 to score the games first try.PredictionNeither team is at full strength, and that could end up playing into Wales hands. Justin Tipuric will want to impress on a rare start in the No. 7 jersey, while the likes of Ross Moriarty, Cory Hill and Sam Davies are unscarred by their countrys run of defeats. If recent history tells us anything it is that it will be close, but were tipping the hosts to nick it. Just. Melvin Ingram Womens Jersey . -- Matt Ryan needed one of the best games of his career to lead the Falcons and their depleted offence out of their three-game losing streak last week. LaDainian Tomlinson Jersey . -- Arizona knocked off some quality opponents, rolled over a few overmatched ones and grinded out victories even when things didnt go so well. http://www.chargersauthenticofficialonline.com/authentic-easton-stick-jersey.html . The 29-year-old from Port Colborne, Ont., has nothing but good things to say about former U.S. marine Liz (Girlrilla) Carmouche ahead of their co-main event Wednesday on the UFCs "Fight for the Troops" televised card in Fort Campbell, Ky. Melvin Ingram Youth Jersey . 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West Coast Fever have signed English international Stacey Francis for the opening two seasons of the new National Netball League.The 28-year-old Birmingham defender says she cant wait to wear green in 2017.I am incredibly excited to join the Fever family, Francis said on Saturday.Its an organisation Ive heard nothing but good things about and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of the club in the new National Netball League was too good to pass up.Francis has spent more than a decade playing in the English Superleague and has won five league titles with Team Bath and two separate Player of the Year awards.She says West Coast head coach Stacey Rosman was a major factor in her decision to continue her career in Australia.dddddddddddd.I got a fantastic vibe from the conversations Ive had with Stacey and have been very impressed by the clear vision and direction she has for our team.The decision to leave home was certainly not one I made lightly but the prospect of being a part of this team and investing not only in my future but that of the clubs is something Im passionate about.Francis is the first of 10 players confirmed in Fevers playing squad ahead of the 2017 season. 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