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Murray Wenzel

Wright, Fitzgibbons score clutch rides to stay alive

Tyler Wright has survived the WSL's mid-season cut after reaching the quarters at Margaret River. (HANDOUT/World Surf League)

Tyler Wright pumped her chest, thanked the ocean and set the scene for Sally Fitzgibbons as both stayed alive with late heat-winning waves at a cut-throat Margaret River Pro.

The women's Championship Tour field will be cut to 10 for the remaining five events, Wright entering in ninth and Fitzgibbons 15th, needing to reach the final four to guarantee safe passage for the first time in three years.

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