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Koroibete scores double as Wallabies retain Mandela Challenge Plate

Koroibete scores double as Wallabies retain Mandela Challenge Plate

By Navitalai Naivalurua
19/09/2021
The Wallabies won both their Rugby Championship games against South Africa. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Fiji born Marika Koroibete scored a double to assist the Wallabies to reclaim the Mandela Challenge Plate after defeating the Springboks 30-17 last night.

Brumbies centre Len Ikitau collected two tries in the first half to help the Wallabies lead 15-6 at the break.

Koroibete[Koroibete scored two tries in the second half to put the result beyond doubt. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)]

Returning flyhalf Quade Cooper was on point with his kicking converting tries and a couple of penalties.

For the Boks, Lukhanyo Am crossed the whitewash from a chip kick by Fak De Klerk while Handre Pollard converted four penalties.

Hooper[No man has captained the Wallabies on more occasions than Hooper. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) ]

The Wallabies will now turn their attention to the Pumas next week while the All Blacks will meet South Africa.


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