Australia finished strong. Led 19-10 at half-time by Argentina, the Wallabies dominated the second act head-and-shoulders to claim victory and an offensive bonus in Mendoza (41-26) on Saturday.
The Australians, trailing for most of the game after conceding Pablo Matera’s first try (6th), went ahead for the first time in the 65th minute when they were 14 to 15 with a penalty from Reece Hodge (27-26). Taking advantage of Alemanno’s temporary substitution, Koroibete’s team scored a fourth try ten minutes later through Fainga’a, before Ikkidau (80th+5) dealt the final blow in extra time. This bonus win allows them to stay at the top of the leaderboard.
Hooper has an idea
” It was a real proud moment for me and the team because we wanted to do it for our fans but also our captain Hoops. We’ve been thinking about him all day and we’re playing for him tonight “Wallabies alternate captain James Slipper responded. As a reminder, Michael Hooper announced on Friday that he was withdrawing from the competition, citing personal issues.
The two teams will meet next Saturday, still on Argentine soil, in the second day of the tournament that will bring together four of the best teams in the southern hemisphere.
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