Australia throw away lead to lose 32-25 in Melbourne and must now beat New Zealand to stay at elite level
Australia’s players look on after losing the women’s rugby union WXV 1 Pacific Four clash at AAMI Park in Melbourne.Australia’s players look on after losing the women’s rugby union WXV 1 Pacific Four clash at AAMI Park in Melbourne.The Wallaroos have suffered a disastrous 32-25 loss to the United States in their Pacific Four clash, which will likely see them miss qualification for the elite WXV 1 rugby competition.
Yapp was delighted with her team’s first-half showing, but said the USA were allowed to control the second term. “It was a game we wanted to win, but we now look at WXV 2 and that’s a different challenge for us and one we will step up to.They got off to a flying start with winger Desiree Miller crossing in the fourth minute, before flanker Ash Marsters pushed the lead out to 12-3 with a surging run to the line.After her first try attempt was denied, there was no stopping Maya Stewart a few minutes later for the home side to take a 14-point lead.
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