Kangaroos take control of Fiji in World Cup battle
Australia takes the lead against Fiji in a World Cup rugby league match with tries from Tom Trbojevic and Sam Walker.
The Kangaroos took control of their World Cup game against Fiji with a strong first-half display. Tom Trbojevic scored one try, and James Tedesco set up Sam Walker to score another.
Walker added a penalty goal to push Australia ahead. Fiji fought back with tries of their own.
The Bunker ruled out a Fijian try for obstruction. Trbojevic struggled in defence at times, but Tedesco's impact from fullback provided crucial momentum.
- Kangaroos 12-10 Fiji
- Halftime score
- 205
- Walsh metres run
- Kevin Walters
- Coach
Why it mattersAustralia's performance matters for their World Cup campaign and for selector Kevin Walters as he weighs whether Tedesco or Reece Walsh fits the fullback role.
AustraliaAustralians follow the Kangaroos at World Cups, and this match shapes who plays in the team's remaining tournament games.
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