The Wallabies defeated the combined Pacific Islands team in a one-off rugby union game at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.

The Pacific Islands team played a good game and scored two tries. Of note was Sione Lauki who had a strong game and scored the first of the Islanders tries.

But they were no match for the Australian team who were able to dominate possession and field position.

Australian winger Clyde Rathbone came under particular attention from the Pacific Islands defence. Coming off in the second half after sustaining a knock to the head. A number of other Australian players took a few knocks and bruises.

The Islanders played well in their first combined match. The Pacific Island played showed lots of raw talent but were let down in some of the technical aspects of rugby such as positional kicking and the line out.

Also of note was South African referee Andre Watson who was officiating his last international match after announcing his retirement from international refereeing.

Australia: Tries: Matt Giteau (2), Stirling Mortlock (2), Brendan Cannon. Conversions: Joe Roff, Matthew Burke.

Pacific Islanders: Tries: Sione Lauki, Sireli Bobo. Conversions: Seremai Bai (2).

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