'There is definitely belief within the group' - Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is hoping to carry the confidence to the remainder of the Rugby World Cup tournament.

Warren Gatland's men started their campaign with a 32-26 victory over Fiji and followed it with another 28-8 victory over Portugal as they consolidated their position at the top of Pool C.

They now have games against Australia and Georgia with a possible qualification of quarter-final and Faletau said the side is upbeat about their chances.

“With the work we have done we are very confident in the group of what we can do,” Faletau said.

“That is our approach going forward with each game – knowing the work we have put in and backing that.

“The togetherness we have built in that time together will put us in good stead.”

Wales' next opponent will be against the Wallabies, who started the tournament with a win over Georgia but slipped to a 15-22 defeat against a spirited Fiji side. They now face Wales in a must-win encounter as they lead 4-3 in the seven previous World Cup games between them.

“We have got to concentrate on ourselves. There will be a lot to work on from the Portugal game and we will look to make those improvements going into Australia.

“With the time we have had together there is definitely belief within the group. In each game we believe we can get a result against any team on the day.

“We will take confidence from the two wins, but there is definitely plenty to work on going into Australia.”