The Wales national rugby union team toured Australia in May and June 1996, playing a series of eight matches, including two tests against the Australia national team (the Wallabies). After winning their first tour match against Western Australia, Wales then lost their next five matches, including the first test against Australia and the following match against Australia B. They then beat a New South Wales Country side and the Victoria state team, before finishing the tour with a second test defeat to the Wallabies. Several uncapped players were included in the touring squad, including lock Mike Voyle, who made his debut in the first test, and wing Dafydd James, who appeared in the second test.