Wales scored more points than ever before against Australia - with Dragons RFC wing Rio Dyer grabbing a try - yet still slipped to a third defeat of the Autumn Nations Series.
Wales - who also included Ben Carter and Rhodri Jones as second half replacements - had built up a 34-13 lead with Jac Morgan scoring two tries and further scores from Taulupe Faletau and Dyer.
Australia responded with 26 unanswered points as they capitalised on yellow cards for Wales captain Justin Tipuric and Ryan Elias.
Australia wing Mark Nawaqanitawase was the catalyst for the Wallaby turnaround with two tries. There was a further score from Folau Fainga'a, a penalty try and the winning score from replacement hooker Lachlan Lonergan.
