Robin McBryde says Wales cannot hope to beat Australia unless they start well
Tuesday 27 November 2012 17:11, UK
Image:Robin McBryde: Takes heart from second-half display against the All Blacks
Forwards coach Robin McBryde says it is imperative Wales start well against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
Strength in depth
He added: "It is something we've had to deal with all the way through the autumn, really. We had a number of injuries coming into the series, so we always knew it was going to be a bit of a test of strength in depth.
"It's not ideal and it does affect the consistency within the squad but, having said that, it has provided one or two others with a great opportunity, players like Liam Williams, Aaron Shingler and Scott Andrews.
"I thought Scott Andrews, considering he has not had that much game-time this season, was able to lay a platform at scrum-time against New Zealand.
"He was up against a formidable opponent in Tony Woodcock, and Andrew Hore is known as a scrummaging hooker, so to come out of that test in a positive manner was hugely encouraging. And Scott was hugely effective in the loose as well."
