{"id":137748,"date":"2021-10-02T13:30:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-02T13:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=137748"},"modified":"2021-10-02T16:58:54","modified_gmt":"2021-10-02T16:58:54","slug":"wallabies-rookie-eyes-folaus-try-scoring-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=137748","title":{"rendered":"Wallabies rookie eyes Folau's try-scoring record"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wallabies rookie Andrew Kellaway has again topped our player ratings from Australia's comfortable 32-17 Rugby Championship win over Argentina on the Gold Coast.<\/a><\/p>\n

Kellaway's hat-trick took him to eight tries in his debut season, trailing only Israel Folau's 10 for most five pointers in a calendar year.<\/p>\n

The Wallabies still have four games to play on their Spring Tour of the northern hemisphere.<\/p>\n

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1: James Slipper 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Very good scrummaging performance to lay the platform.<\/p>\n

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

A few wobbles with lineout throws, but had some good carries out wide and nabbed a well-taken try from a maul.<\/p>\n

3: Taniela Tupou 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

A force at scrum time, but a number of uncharacteristic errors marred his performance.<\/p>\n

\"Taniela<\/p>\n

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

Steady presence with a number of early charges. Was subbed off 10 minutes into second half.<\/p>\n

5: Darcy Swain 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Performed admirably \u2013 particularly at lineout time, where he had a couple of takes, a steal and was a constant disruption defending mauls.<\/p>\n

6: Pete Samu 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just reward for a string of strong bench outings and added a nice lineout target, while performing his core duties around the paddock.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

7: Michael Hooper 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another tireless performance until being shown a yellow card in the final minute.<\/p>\n

8: Rob Valetini 8.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

A very good showing for the full 80. Was involved early and often with damaging runs, tackles, link play and an excellent try assist for Kellaway's first try.<\/p>\n

9: Nic White 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pinpoint once again with box kicks and organised proceedings.<\/p>\n

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10: Quade Cooper 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Poor goal kicking performance, with a hot and cold performance around the field, but showed a lovely sleight of hand to put Samu Kerevi in for his try.<\/p>\n

11: Andrew Kellaway 9.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shifted to the left wing, then fullback as the game wore on, but just kept producing tries \u2013 with a hat-trick reflecting a great effort throughout.<\/p>\n

\"Returning<\/p>\n

12: Samu Kerevi 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was just starting to find greater space before coming off with a leg injury.<\/p>\n

13: Len Ikitau 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chances were elusive in the first half, but really came on strong in the third quarter, including a highlight reel back flick pass for Kellaway to score.<\/p>\n

14: Jordan Petaia 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heavily involved across the park and demonstrated the X-factor that the selectors are seeking.<\/p>\n

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

Enthusiastic and seemingly always around the ball for the majority of the game. Moved in to midfield as injury cover in the second half.<\/p>\n

\"Andrew<\/p>\n

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

16: Lachlan Lonergan 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Came on to replace Jordan Petaia, then roamed the field while staying busy.<\/p>\n

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

Looked very good with nice passing skills and strong charges.<\/p>\n

18: Greg Holmes 5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Played his first game in a Wallabies jumper since 2016 and put in 17 minutes of solid work.<\/p>\n

19: Matt Philip 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showed energy after coming on in the final quarter.<\/p>\n

20: Sean McMahon 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another high-profile returnee showed some very nice touches in space to suggest there's much more to come.<\/p>\n

21: Jake Gordon 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Made an immediate impact by gaining a turnover penalty while hard on defence.<\/p>\n

22: James O'Connor 5.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unable to take charge of proceedings as the game unraveled in the latter stages.<\/p>\n

23: Tom Wright 5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Returned to the Test squad and showed some good enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

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