Tom Shanklin and Rocky Elsom contest a high ball as the match gets underway in perfect conditions in Cardiff

Australia take an early lead through Matt Giteau's penalty but Stephen Jones is on hand to level matters

Gavin Henson provides support to Welsh team-mate Kevin Morgan as the hosts look to break down Australia's defence

Australian pressure is rewarded with the opening try of the match as Cameron Shepherd is released to score in the corner

Matt Giteau's try and conversion following his quick tap penalty puts Australia in the driving seat

Henson's excellent off-load triggers a fine Welsh move that ends in a superb Shane Williams try

James Hook converts the try and slots over a penalty after replacing the injured Jones as Wales trail 16-17 at the break

Some sloppy Australian defending allows Martyn Williams to score a try in the 56th minute as Wales take a 24-17 lead

The Wallabies respond immediately as Shepherd scores his second try of the match with Giteau converting

The Aussie fightback continues as Chris Latham's searing try gives the tourists a 29-26 lead with 15 minutes left

Hook holds his nerve on his home debut to slot home a penalty that levels the enthralling encounter at 29-29

The skippers Gareth Thomas and Phil Waugh share the spoils as the match ends in the first ever draw between the teams