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Australia Stuns Japan in Thriller | Auckland News
Australia edged out Japan in a thrilling 35-32 thriller, fueled by grit, drama, and nine tries under brutal humidity. Japan stunned early with flyhalf Ito, but Australia roared back with Harry Potter and Tom Wright. A red card threatened their momentum, but they rallied with three second-half tries from Jorgensen, McReight, and Tupou — despite playing down a man. Japan’s captain Warner Dearns and fullback Matsunaga kept them alive with tries and penalties. It was a nail-biting, heart-pounding battle that ended with Australia claiming a vital win — a promising start for new coach Les Kiss…
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