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Monday 18 June 2012

Wales coach Rob Howley believes little separates his side from the best in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Herald Staff

The Six Nations champions lost to Australia, who take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series in the three-match Test series, but could have easily claimed the victory if a bit of luck had gone their way.

Wales outscored the Wallabies two tries to one and even held the lead when the final whistle went, only to miss out on a first win on Australian soil in 43 years when Mike Harris landed a penalty after the final siren.Howley said: "We were 20 seconds away from beating Australia. But we are getting closer and are not far away. We gave them the opportunity through lack of discipline and, like any top side, they take their chances.

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