Jenkins: Dose of reality will make Wales better

Gethin Jenkins claims Wales will be a better team for being knocked off “cloud nine” by Australia.

The veteran prop admitted Wales arrived Down Under elated at their Grand Slam-winning performances in the RBS 6 Nations, but now he believes the hard lessons doled out in the 27-19 defeat in Brisbane will be beneficial in the long run.

The Wallabies hit back from their shock midweek 9-6 defeat to Scotland to put in an impressive performance on Saturday, leaving Wales with plenty to do to get back into the three-Test series.