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Wallabies’ problems were on show in win over Argentina, but Kiss found awkward answers | Jack Snape

Rob Valetini filled in for skipper Harry Wilson at No 8 but Fraser McReight’s performance will give the Australia coach just as much food for thought Rob Valetini bulldozed, barged through and brought the hammer down on home hopes in San Salvador de Jujuy during the Wallabies’ 27-21 win over Argentina , Australia’s fourth victory on the trot. It was a rare start for Valetini, filling in for captain Harry Wilson in the gold No 8. The man they call Bobby V turns 28 this week and looks to be building towards his peak just in time for next year’s home World Cup . The person Valetini may have damaged more than anyone with his brutal performance, however, was the rested captain. Continue reading...

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Wallabies’ problems were on show in win over Argentina, but Kiss found awkward answers | Jack Snape

Rob Valetini filled in for skipper Harry Wilson at No 8 but Fraser McReight’s performance will give the Australia coach just as much food for thought Rob Valetini bulldozed, barged through and brought the hammer down on home hopes in San Salvador de Jujuy during the Wallabies’ 27-21 win over Argentina , Australia’s fourth victory on the trot. It was a rare start for Valetini, filling in for captain Harry Wilson in the gold No 8. The man they call Bobby V turns 28 this week and looks to be building towards his peak just in time for next year’s home World Cup . The person Valetini may have damaged more than anyone with his brutal performance, however, was the rested captain. Continue reading...

Source: The Guardian Rugby Union / 30 Aug, 13:33 JST

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Rob Valetini filled in for skipper Harry Wilson at No 8 but Fraser McReight’s performance will give the Australia coach just as much food for thought Rob Valetini bulldozed, barged through and brought the hammer down on home hopes in San Salvador de Jujuy during the Wallabies’ 27-21 win over Argentina , Australia’s fourth victory on the trot. It was a rare start for Valetini, filling in for captain Harry Wilson in the gold No 8. The man they call Bobby V turns 28 this week and looks to be building towards his peak just in time for next year’s home World Cup . The person Valetini may have damaged more than anyone with his brutal performance, however, was the rested captain. Continue reading...

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