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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Angus Fontaine

Brave Wallaroos defy red cards to beat Scotland in Rugby World Cup thriller

Ashley Marsters scores the match-winning try for Australia.
Ashley Marsters scores the match-winning try for Australia. Photograph: Hannah Peters/World Rugby/Getty Images

Australia have put their Women’s Rugby World Cup hopes back on track with an Ashley Marsters try in the 73rd minute, securing a thrilling comeback win in their second match of the campaign against Scotland in Whangarei, New Zealand.

After their heartbreaking implosion against New Zealand’s Black Ferns in the opening round, the Wallaroos trailed all game against Scotland only to cross twice in the final 20 minutes of game time to post a crucial first victory of the campaign. Australia’s Eva Karpani, Grace Hamilton and Sharni Williams were standouts in the triumph.

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