Australia coach Joe Schmidt hailed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii as an "aerial freak", after the cross-code capture marked his first senior game of rugby union by starring in the Wallabies' thrilling last-gasp 42-37 win over England at Twickenham on Nov 9.
Suaalii, a multi-million dollar convert from rugby league, was named Player of the Match after posing problems for England under the high ball, with the outside centre's sublime pass also sending in fullback Tom Wright for the first of the Wallabies' five tries.
The lead changed hands four times in the closing 15 minutes, with England 37-35 ahead and 80 minutes already played after lock Maro Itoje's try was converted by fly-half Marcus Smith.
But replacement back Max Jorgensen struck in the 84th minute when, from a Len Ikitau offload that sucked in Smith, he scored the last of the game's 10 tries.
Ben Donaldson converted as the Wallabies beat England at Twickenham for the first time since they knocked them out of the 2015 World Cup.
Denne historien er fra November 11, 2024-utgaven av The Straits Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra November 11, 2024-utgaven av The Straits Times.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Grand dame of Russian piano school Eliso Virsaladze leads cohesive chamber recital
If one were a conservatory student, imagine what an honour it would be to perform at a masterclass by some of classical music's most venerated artists.
Rare Iconic Movie Posters to Be Auctioned in US
Dozens of rare posters from some of the 20th century's most iconic films will go under the hammer in March as an American collector relinquishes some of his most precious possessions.
China's Home Prices Fall at Faster Pace Despite Revival Efforts
China's home prices fell at a quicker pace in February, worsening for the first time in six months despite the country's latest efforts to prop up the market.
Slot shifts focus to league title push after 'tough week'
Arne Slot was defiant after his Liverpool side ended a miserable week with defeat by Newcastle United in the League Cup final on March 16, switching the focus to the team's English Premier League title charge.
Trump v the spies of Five Eyes
Will the US President damage the world's most powerful intelligence pact?
Ukrainian women beginning to talk about wartime sexual assault
Support group helping such victims says many remain silent, isolated and even suicidal
S'pore's key exports recover in February but economists warn of tariff risks ahead
Singapore's key exports recovered in February after a Chinese New Year (CNY)-related contraction in January, but economists warned that trade could start to feel the pain of US tariffs and their economic fallout towards the second half of 2025.
Philippine Senate Launches Probe Into Duterte's ICC Arrest
The Philippine Senate said on March 17 that it will conduct a formal probe into former president Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and swift handover last week to the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is to try him for alleged crimes against humanity.
New ICA services centre to open on April 7
From April 7, members of the public requiring assistance from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) should visit its new services centre in Lavender.
Ringgit Seen Weakening as Traders Weigh Rate Cut in Malaysia, Trump Tariffs
But pressure on currency may ease amid growing bets for more rate cuts from US Fed
