Australia Reach World Cup Semis After Beating Fiji
· Sports · BBC Sport, News24
Australia edged Fiji 36-22 in a pulsating Rugby League World Cup match to book their semi-final spot. The Brisbane crowd watched Fiji lead 16-12 at halftime before Australia surged in a crucial 60-second spell. Solomone Saukuru's try was disallowed for obstruction, allowing Tom Trbojevic to score twice and secure the win. Australia will face New Zealand in the semi-finals, while Fiji play Papua New Guinea in the other qualifier.
Why it matters
Australia's semi-final berth secures their path to the final four, while Fiji's loss ends their campaign and gives New Zealand a direct path to the next stage.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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