The defeat in Sydney was Wales’ eighth worldwide loss on the bounce they usually haven’t received a Take a look at match since beating 2023 World Cup pool-stage opponents Georgia final October.
Wales have additionally slipped to eleventh on the earth rankings, their lowest ever place.
One other defeat towards Australia would go away Wales one in need of their worst Take a look at run, a 10-game sequence from 2002 to 2003 below New Zealander Steve Hansen.
Gatland has a 30% success charge throughout his second stint as Wales boss, with six wins and 14 defeats in 20 internationals since he took over from Wayne Pivac earlier than the 2023 Six Nations.
“We’re wanting ahead to getting again out on the pitch this weekend in Melbourne,” stated Gatland.
“This week we have been going by means of our processes, constructing on what labored properly and sharpening the areas that want enchancment.
“We count on Australia to go up one other degree this weekend and we all know we have to as properly.
“We wish to begin properly and ensure we’re disciplined and correct from the off.
“Then it is about maintaining within the arm-wrestle for the length.”
Wales v Australia: Cameron Winnett; Liam Williams, Owen Watkin, Mason Grady, Rio Dyer; Ben Thomas, Ellis Bevan; Gareth Thomas, Dewi Lake (capt), Archie Griffin, Christ Tshiunza, Dafydd Jenkins, James Botham, Tommy Reffell, Taine Plumtree.
Replacements: Evan Lloyd, Kemsley Mathias, Harri O’Connor, Cory Hill, Mackenzie Martin, Kieran Hardy, Sam Costelow, Nick Tompkins.
