Walsh's try-saving tackle clinches Australia's 24-22 World Cup thriller over New Zealand
Australia fullback Reece Walsh justified coach Kevin Walters' selection gamble over Clive Churchill medallist James Tedesco, playing his first match in eight weeks due to injury in Thursday's 24-22 World Cup win against New Zealand. Walsh's crucial try-saving tackle on Kalyn Ponga in the first half proved decisive, while Ponga suffered a feared arm fracture before scoring twice.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 06:11 UTC
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