France’s thrilling 28-26 victory over the Wallabies in Melbourne ended a 31-year drought on Australian soil and arrange a winner in Brisbane on Saturday.
This is how Australia’s gamers ranked in Tuesday night time’s loss at AAMI Park.
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1: James Slipper 6.5 / 10
Nothing flashy from the veteran loosehead prop. Was industrious all through, earlier than being changed three-quarters.
2: Brandon Paenga-Amosa 6/10
One other hard-working rower who wasn’t flashy however did a strong job regardless of a couple of wobbles in the course of the line-up.
3: Taniela Tupou 8/10
Calm within the fray, however very bodily in protection and confirmed some X issue – particularly throwing a slit go for Jake Gordon to attain.
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4: Matt Philippe 8/10
One other strong efficiency from the robust man within the peloton. A number of onerous and heavy hundreds within the lineups.
5: Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 6.5 / 10
He rolled up his sleeves for his lead position and was a strong consider protection. Additionally added a pleasant talent, with a backflick go.
6: Rob Valetini 7.5 / 10
He labored his method into the sport properly, initially creating strain on the protection and including damaging runs with the ball in hand.
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7: Michael Hooper 9/10
Elegant and brave efficiency of the skipper. Was nonetheless in the appropriate place on the proper time, with key turnovers and a terrific attempt, after a earlier dash effort on the wing to cease a French assault.
8: Harry Wilson 7/10
Was a continuing menace as the primary pursuer of the defensive position. I did not have plenty of freedom on offense, however it was a good effort general.
9: Jake Gordon 8/10
He regarded very sharp as he organized his runners and began the assault a couple of occasions. Scored a well-deserved attempt.
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10: Noah Lolesio 7.5 / 10
A really assured efficiency for the younger half-fly. He confirmed good ease with passing and working on the internal canals and steady nerves with a flawless night time purpose kick.
11: Marika Koroibete 9/10
Has been described as "unstoppable from time to time" which summed up one other exemplary speedster effort. Busy all night time, he regarded highly effective and was unfortunate to be denied a scorching attempt within the first half.
12: first mate 6.5 / 10
Confirmed some devious tips with the ball in hand and helping Lolesio, however had some uncommon errors in his sport.
13: Paisami Hunter 5.5 / 10
One other show of cold and warm from the strong midfielder. Improved as the sport progressed, however far too many turnovers conceded for his liking.
14: Tom Wright 4/10
Began off brilliantly, however appeared to lose religion in a couple of dangerous errors.
15: Tom Banks 8.5 / 10
A lot improved show of the slender ball runner. Did plenty of analysis hundreds all through the sport and had an enormous line break earlier than Hooper’s attempt.
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16: Lachlan Lonergan 4/10
Struggling after approaching within the final quarter. He regarded very fragile on the time of the lineup specifically.
17: Angus Bell 6/10
Robust on the pitch after approaching, however wrapped up the fray to concede a vital penalty.
18: Allan Alaalatoa 5/10
A headlong efficiency from the change bench.
19: Darcy Swain 6/10
Utilized good defensive strain within the lineup and on the bottom additionally throughout his temporary minutes.
20: Isi Naisarani 6.5 / 10
Confirmed good vitality after approaching and had a pleasant break, which was canceled out by a key turnover.
21: Tate McDermott 6.5 / 10
Did not fairly have the identical impression as the primary check, however was tidy along with his passing sport.
22: Len Ikitau 6/10
Solely briefly, however confirmed good touches with out error.
23: Andrew Kelaway 6.5 / 10
Seemed filled with intention and confirmed unbelievable supportive work to assist set Hooper as much as attempt it out.
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