Welsh Students 6, Australia 37

AUSTRALIA ended a seven-match trek through Wales yesterday with their

biggest victory at Bridgend. Matt Ryan, their tight-head prop, was the

unlikely hero as he flopped over from close-range for two tries early in

the second half.

Ryan, criticised for earlier performances, was applauded him off the

field by team-mates.

The Students did well in the first half and led after half an hour,

thanks to two penalties from the internationalist full-back Luc Evans

which overtook a try after 15 minutes by Tim Kelaher.

Right on half-time, Kelaher landed the first of his four penalties to

regain the lead and take his tour tally of points through the 50

barrier.

The second half opened with a second strike from Kelaher, before Ryan

scored his two touch-downs. On top of that, the prop sent David Nucifora

over for a try, before Damien Smith, the wing, rounded things off with

his side's fifth try.