{"id":134185,"date":"2021-09-25T13:56:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-25T13:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=134185"},"modified":"2021-09-25T16:56:31","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T16:56:31","slug":"australias-breakout-rugby-star-delivers-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=134185","title":{"rendered":"Australia's breakout rugby star delivers again"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winning is becoming a happy habit for the Wallabies, who backed up twin victories over the world champion Springboks with a clinical 27-8 win over the Pumas in Townsville tonight.<\/a><\/p>\n

It was the first time since 2017 that Australia has won three Test matches on the bounce.<\/p>\n

Here's how the Wallabies players rated from the round five Rugby Championship clash.<\/p>\n

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\"Kremer<\/p>\n

1: James Slipper 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Good hustle and a solid contributor to a clearly superior front row.<\/p>\n

2: Folau Fainga'a 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Effective at scrum time and executed some nice lineout throws.<\/p>\n

3: Taniela Tupou 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Followed up his match winning performance in Brisbane by causing immense headaches at scrum time and was powerful in open play.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Impressive Wallabies winning streak continues over Pumas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Clutch Jordie Barrett kick delivers All Blacks famous victory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> All Blacks stun 'frightening' Springboks at the death<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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4: Izack Rodda 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provided a steady target at lineout time and worked hard in general.<\/p>\n

5: Matt Philip 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showed some silky hands in link play as well as a tidy all-round effort.<\/p>\n

6: Rob Leota 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Got involved early with couple of tackles and carries, while staying error-free.<\/p>\n

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7: Michael Hooper 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ever-present on clean up duties all night long and never took a backward step in the physical exchanges.<\/p>\n

8: Rob Valetini 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ran some nice lines and consistently advanced beyond the gain line in a fine 80 minute effort.<\/p>\n

9: Nic White 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Efficient passing and organisation on attack and offered pinpoint accuracy on box kicks.<\/p>\n

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10: Quade Cooper 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showed good variations in his passing game, with astute kicking and goalkicking was spotless.<\/p>\n

11: Marika Koroibete 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drew defenders to allow Reece Hodge to score and always dangerous returning kicks.<\/p>\n

12: Samu Kerevi 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pierced the defence with line breaks and a try from a pick and go, before showing the ability to brilliantly control the ball on top of his head later in the game.<\/p>\n

\"Samu<\/p>\n

13: Len Ikitau 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continues to improve in the gold jersey, showing increasing confidence with ball in hand \u2013 even throwing a "Tupou-like" no look pass.<\/p>\n

14: Andrew Kellaway 9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

High quality performance all round. Showed great willingness to get involved, a nice kicking game, strong carries and a very well-earned try.<\/p>\n

15: Reece Hodge 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Slotted in to start at fullback and was full of running, to score an early try.<\/p>\n

\"Reece<\/p>\n

RESERVES<\/strong><\/p>\n

16: Feleti Kaitu'u: N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n

17: Angus Bell 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heavily involved with the ball in hand in the final quarter.<\/p>\n

18: Tom Robertson 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Busy in the closing stages and gained a scrum penalty.<\/p>\n

19: Darcy Swain 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showed his defensive maul prowess in causing a turnover while defending his own tryline.<\/p>\n

20: Pete Samu 5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unable to make a real impression late in the game.<\/p>\n

21: Tate McDermott 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Added some spark, but struggled to find room to run.<\/p>\n

22: James O'Connor 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

The keenly anticipated return saw an instant injection of energy and flow on attack.<\/p>\n

23: Jordan Petaia N\/A<\/strong><\/p>\n

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