US EditionLast-Gasp Try Saves Australia Against Fiji
- The Wallabies narrowly defeated the Flying Fijians 21-18 in a test match on July 6, 2025, in Newcastle.
- Fiji rallied from a 14-0 deficit to lead 18-14 near the end after Australia made several errors and had three tries disallowed for forward passes.
- Harry Wilson scored a late try in the 78th minute, which Ben Donaldson converted to secure the Wallabies' win despite Fiji's strong second-half performance.
- Captain David Wilson described the victory as a tough battle and said, "it was good to get the win," while Fiji captain Tevita Ikanivere praised his team and said, "Very proud of my brothers."
- The win ended Australia's winless streak in Newcastle but raised concerns as Noah Lolesio was stretchered off with a concussion, putting his availability for the July 19 Lions Test in doubt.
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Long mistreated, the Wallabies ended up beating Fiji this Sunday for their first game of the summer tour (21-18).
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Australia were wasteful in Newcastle and it very nearly -- and probably should have -- come back to bite them. They will need to be miles better against the Lions, but they have the right captain in Harry Wilson.
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