Matthew Rees took the positives from Wales' fightback against New Zealand
Image:Matthew Rees: Pleased that Wales did not throw in the towel against the All Blacks
Matthew Rees believes Wales can build on their impressive second-half performance against New Zealand when they take on Australia next weekend.
Challenge
The challenge now facing head coach Warren Gatland and his players is to regroup for Australia and Rees recognises the importance of the clash.
"It's a massive game next week and we have got to win," added Rees, who knows another defeat would see his team drop outside the top eight of the IRB world rankings ahead of 2015 World Cup draw on December 3.
"At the end of the day, international rugby is all about winning.
"We knew it was going to be a tough ask against the world champions, but we had a good week of preparation and thought we had enough to get the result.
"But we know how clinical the All Blacks are and how good they are individually. We came second best, but one thing this team will not do is lie down."