Australia edges past Fiji in contentious late victory with disputed try
Australia narrowly defeated Fiji in a tense match marred by controversial officiating decisions. Despite a strong start, Australia faced a tough challenge from Fiji, ultimately securing a late win with a disputed try by captain Harry Wilson. The match was a bitter disappointment for Fiji, who were denied a second consecutive victory over the Wallabies. Both teams were left frustrated by the referee's calls, adding to the drama of the game.
Australia's Harry Wilson was awarded a late try against Fiji during the Test match at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle. The Wallabies secured a 21-18 victory over Fiji in a match that was fortunate, controversial, and unconvincing.
Joe Schmidt's team started well but faced setbacks due to questionable calls that denied them potential tries. Despite leading 14-0 initially, Australia struggled to score for 40 minutes and trailed for 22 minutes before Wilson's late try saved them from a potential defeat.
Fiji, ranked ninth globally, felt hard done by the officiating decisions that went against them. French referee Pierre Brousset's calls infuriated both teams, with Fiji showing resilience and scoring impressive tries.
Despite some missed opportunities, Australia managed to secure a narrow win, with Wilson's controversial try proving decisive in the end.
According to the source: The Irish Times.
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