The Wallabies continue their progression under Joe Schmidt, fighting their way to a 36-28 win over Wales.
It wasn't a perfect performance but plenty to like as they won the key moments to secure the victory.
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So what did we learn?
Joe Schmidt is building something that no Wallaby coach has managed in recent memory - the confidence to win games late.
Twice the Wallabies have allowed Wales back into the side, only for their defence to muscle up and prove the difference.
There’s been too many occasions when the Australians have been left wondering what could’ve been after a late try or penalty decided a game.
Under Schmidt, the young players are learning how to close out games and what it takes to be successful.
There's still room for growth if they want to compete with the best, but it's another win and step forward
Test matches can be decided by one moment and Liam Williams will be regretting his decision to try and re-gather Noah Lolesio’s shallow kick for touch.
Filipo Daugunu is the ultimate workhorse on the wing and his pressure on Williams delivered the killer blow as he raced away to put Australia up by 12.
Daugunu worked hard throughout the night and has made it very hard for the likes of Marika Koroibete and Corey Toole to come straight back in the side.
As for Wales and Williams, it sums up their 2024, still searching for their first win of the year after yet another close defeat.
The Wallabies’ Achilles Heal remains their rolling maul defence.
It was an area Wales looked to target in the greasy conditions and it delivered results thanks to a double to Dewi Lake in the first half.
Their lineout also struggled on their line, nearly producing the perfect moment for Taine Plumtree to strike when they missed their mark five metres out.
In the past, Darcy Swain and Will Skelton have been the generals in this area, working their magic to break it up.
With a more mobile second-row, they’re missing that impact and it’s become a real area to target.
Andrew Kellaway delivered something straight out of the Kevin Foote playbook on his return to AAMI Park.
Spotting space in behind, Kellaway’s decision to go for the chip kick on his line was bold but delivered results as he set up Fraser McReight into space.
McReight is one of the best in the world at getting in the right position at the right time and whilst he didn’t have the pace to beat Rio Dyer, he had enough awareness to find Filipo Daugunu for the opener.
It’s the perfect display of a back three brimming with confidence, started from an offload off the ground from Tom Wright.
On Fraser McReight, his turnovers proved the difference in the game.
Twice, McReight isolated Welsh attackers from the kick-off to earn penalties, slotted by Noah Lolesio.
It occurred straight after Welsh tries and kept Australia ticking over the lead when they weren’t firing in attack.
Rob Valetini was also incredible, bashing players in attack and defence.
He is slowly forcing himself into the conversation as one of the best backrowers in the world.
