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Koroibete hails wife after missing son's birth to play for Wallabies

Koroibete hails wife after missing son's birth to play for Wallabies

By Naveel Krishant
09/07/2021
Marika Koroibete, wife Emma and newborn son Immanuel. Source: Associated Press and Marika Koroibete/Instagram

Marika Koroibete has revealed he missed the birth of his third son in order to play for the Wallabies in their opening Test against France on Wednesday night.

The winger was among Australia's best as they snatched a 23-21 win at Suncorp Stadium with a penalty goal after fulltime.

But the win came with a sacrifice for Koroibete, with his partner Emma giving birth in Melbourne.

Border restrictions made travel between Queensland and Victoria difficult, while Koroibete has also been prevented from seeing extended family, including his parents, in Fiji.

Koroibete has been based on the Gold Coast in camp training with the Wallabies for the past three weeks, while he also spent months away from his family when his Melbourne Rebels team was forced out of their home state to play Super Rugby last year.

The Rebels winger posted of his love and gratitude to his partner on Instagram.

Source: TV NZ /AAP

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