Posted by K. D. November 10, 2024
The land of Twickenham trembled under the exploits of an unstoppable Australian team.
Saturday, in the heart of the rugby autumn, the Wallabies achieved a tour de force by beating the XV of the Rose (37-42) during an electrifying confrontation, rich in twists and turns and emotions, on the occasion of their November tour of the northern hemisphere.
A crazy match of intensity and turnovers
The match started at a frantic pace, England attacking from the first minutes, materialized by a double from Chandler Cunningham-South putting Australia in difficulty.
Trailing 15-3, one could believe in unchallenged domination by the hosts, but the Wallabies had not said their last word.
The spectacular comeback of the Wallabies
Reversing the trend, Australia then scored three tries between the 27th and 50th minutes, under the inspired impulses of Joseph Sua’ali’i and Tate McDermott, unleashed on the green meadow of Twickenham.
A breathtaking crossover
Marcus Smiththe English opener, reinstilled hope with his precise footwork, allowing his winger Ollie Sleightholme to score a double.
The meeting shifted from one camp to another, in unbearable suspense for the supporters of each camp.
The epic finale
While England managed to regain the advantage thanks to a try from Maro Itoje, it was without counting on Australian resilience. Max Jorgensen, the new winger and new hero of the Wallabies, crossed the goal line in the very last minutes, thus snatching the victory.
When sport becomes a spectacle
This match will go down in history both for its intensity and for the quality of play displayed on both sides. It's a moment of pure sport, a reflection of the best rugby has to offer: suspense, commitment and tries galore.
Analysis of the Australian feat in figures
This victory is all the more impressive as Australia had not triumphed at Twickenham since 2015.
A five-figure look back at this exciting match: with a special mention for Joseph Sua’ali’ielected man of the match from his first selection, 79 points scored, 10 tries scored, and a breathtaking finale beyond the 80 regulation minutes.
Building towards the 2027 World Cup
This feat could well mark the first stone of an ambitious Australian construction with a view to the 2027 World Cup. The success of the Wallabies at Twickenham will undoubtedly not be an isolated fact of their future journey.
In conclusion, in a Twickenham cradled by a legendary atmosphere, Australia overturned all predictions by offering themselves a spectacular victory over England.
History will remember this incredible end to the match where the Wallabies snatched their success with self-sacrifice and talent that command respect.
A crazy match which rekindles the flame of rugby and which promises a most exciting continuation for the rest of their tour.
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