{"id":101440,"date":"2021-07-17T14:46:36","date_gmt":"2021-07-17T14:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=101440"},"modified":"2021-07-17T16:58:06","modified_gmt":"2021-07-17T16:58:06","slug":"the-heroes-that-put-wallabies-back-on-the-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=101440","title":{"rendered":"The heroes that put Wallabies back on the map"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It was far from plain sailing but the Wallabies were the ones smiling at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#x27;s how the Aussie players rated in the controversial 33-30 third Test win which sealed a 2-1 series win.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stan.com.au\/rugby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The new home of rugby, Stan Sport, is the only place to watch the New Zealand All Blacks take on Fiji with ad-free, live &amp; on demand coverage from 4pm Saturday AEST\"><strong><em>The new home of rugby, Stan Sport, is the only place to watch the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship with ad-free, live &amp; on demand coverage<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"3ca440db-032f-4d7c-aba1-daa06c2f4e0c\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/3ca440db-032f-4d7c-aba1-daa06c2f4e0c\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"4705\" data-height=\"3137\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>1) James Slipper &#8211; 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Steady performance in the engine room. Applied consistent pressure in the scrums and was dilligent around the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Brandon Paenga-Amosa &#8211; 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Was cruelly denied a try late in the match, which would&#x27;ve been good reward for a powerful and controlled performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3) Allan Alaalatoa &#8211; 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rock solid again, making plenty of tackles in close and applying good pressure to win a scrum penalty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4) Darcy Swain &#8211; 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elevated to the starting side and repaid that faith with a strong performance. Made a try saving tackle in the first half and caused the maul turnover to seal the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/rugby\/wallabies-vs-france-highlights-marika-koroibete-red-card-anthony-jelonch-video\/01a098f4-8166-4722-bb48-8cfc760d0e1c\" title=\"France captain called out for ultimate rugby sin\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>France captain called out for ultimate rugby sin<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/rugby\/wallabies-vs-france-2021-third-test-live-updates-latest-rugby-union-scores-kick-off-time-news-results-video-highlights-suncorp-stadium\/8a272bac-119c-4f69-9634-3158e32264f7?ocid=Social-WWOS\" title=\"Wallabies win epic series against France\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Brave Wallabies win epic series against France<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwos.nine.com.au\/rugby\/wallabies-marika-koroibete-sent-off-shoulder-charge-vs-france-test\/9a8e3ecc-0410-4071-9ca6-5fe3499b1cd6\" title=\"Wallabies star sent off in &#x27;absolute travesty&#x27;\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wallabies star sent off in &#x27;absolute travesty&#x27;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"fd702e0d-fb6e-4dc2-b74c-191e48757c53\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/fd702e0d-fb6e-4dc2-b74c-191e48757c53\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3166\" data-height=\"2161\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5) Lukhan Salakaia-Loto &#8211; 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Talismanic performance which really displayed his value to the Wallaby pack. Showed versatility by moving to blindside for the final 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6) Lachlan Swinton &#8211; 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hugely enthusiastic effort from the young loosie. Ran strongly and showed a non-stop motor, until picking up an injury and being subbed in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"a2c7eda8-b3f2-464e-bdad-c616937e98b5\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/a2c7eda8-b3f2-464e-bdad-c616937e98b5\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3240\" data-height=\"2160\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7) Michael Hooper &#8211; 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All class once again as captain and openside flanker. Made a nice angled run and showed vision to set up first try and also helped saved a try at the other end, by covering a charged clearing kick.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8) Isi Naisarani &#8211; 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Busy night for the backrower. Didn&#x27;t find as much space as he would&#x27;ve liked, but kept chipping away with a steady stream of short runs and link play.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9) Tate McDermott &#8211; 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First Test start showcased more of his match-winning ability. Made up for getting run over on the early French try by grabbing his first Test score to square the ledger.<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6264075957001\" src=\"https:\/\/vms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/370463\/pickerImage.jpg\" alt=\"Nerveless Noah does it again\" data-vms-id=\"ref:ckr7pwd54005c0hmvcrlu81jn\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>10) Noah Lolesio &#8211; 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continued the steady form he&#x27;s shown throughout the entire series. Kicking and passing game was very good and goalkicking was on point, to ice the series win.<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6264062566001\" src=\"https:\/\/vms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/370455\/pickerImage.jpg\" alt=\"&#x27;An absolute travesty&#x27;\" data-vms-id=\"ref:ckr7mguiu005l0hpoezwqcdza\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>11) Marika Koroibete &#8211; N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Was unlucky to be red carded early in the match for a big hit on a kickoff chase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12) Hunter Paisami &#8211; 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps chose the wrong options a couple of times on attack, but tried hard throughout.<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6264077696001\" src=\"https:\/\/vms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/370459\/pickerImage.jpg\" alt=\"&#x27;Try from the end of the world&#x27;\" data-vms-id=\"ref:ckr7oqxxp005m0hpoq119gonf\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>13) Len Ikitau &#8211; 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Run on debut for the young midfielder, which saw him put in a very assured performance. Was error-free with the ball in hand and looked more and more dangerous as the game wore on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>14) Filipo Daugunu &#8211; N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unhappy return to the field lasted roughly a minute, as he was forced off with an arm injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15) Tom Banks &#8211; 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Reasonably safe performance at the back. Was decent on kick returns and clearing kicks, but attacking chances didn&#x27;t readily present themselves.<\/p>\n<p><img data-video-id=\"6264080566001\" src=\"https:\/\/vms-network-images-prod.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/2021\/07\/370466\/pickerImage.jpg\" alt=\"Highlights: Wallabies vs France 3rd Test\" data-vms-id=\"ref:ckr7u3vkt004j0hsc5i3zcr2f\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RESERVES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>16) Jordan Uelese &#8211; N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First Test of the season, was subbed on in the 75th minute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17) Angus Bell &#8211; 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Played the final half hour and made a good impact with strong running and tackling.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"3fad6038-6740-4b1b-9d74-3efff0d532ae\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/3fad6038-6740-4b1b-9d74-3efff0d532ae\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3522\" data-height=\"2348\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>18) Taniela Tupou &#8211; 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moved back to an impact role and made his mark by sneaking over for a try five minutes after coming on. Steadily applied the blowtorch at scrum time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>19) Matt Philip &#8211; N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Subbed on in the 71th minute and saw limited opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><img data-id=\"4f2e7102-8bd5-4c9e-a0db-c5bc15570427\" src=\"https:\/\/prod.static9.net.au\/fs\/4f2e7102-8bd5-4c9e-a0db-c5bc15570427\" alt=\"\" data-width=\"3643\" data-height=\"2428\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>20) Rob Valetini &#8211; 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Made a number of good charges from the bench, but conceded a crucial penalty late in the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21) Jake Gordon &#8211; 5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provided a cool head for the final eight minutes to help close out the win.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22) Matt To&#x27;omua &#8211; N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Subbed on in 78th minute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23) Reece Hodge &#8211; 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Returned from injury and had to play most of the game following Daugunu&#x27;s injury. Showed huge effort on kick chase.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/login.nine.com.au\/login?client_id=wwos&amp;redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwwos.nine.com.au&amp;newsletter=true\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here!\"><em><strong>For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/strong><\/em> <em><strong>clicking here!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>It was far from plain sailing but the Wallabies were the ones smiling at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. 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