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Article: RU: Willing Wallabies lead 9-6
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- AAP Sports News (Australia)
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- September 5, 2009
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AAP Sports News (Australia)
09-05-2009
RU: Willing Wallabies lead 9-6
BRISBANE, Sept 5 AAP - An improved Australia held a narrow 9-6 halftime lead after
South Africa were denied a try just before the break in the Tri-Nations rugby Test at
Suncorp Stadium.
Wallabies flyhalf Matt Giteau kicked two penalty goals and a drop goal for all of the
home side's points in front of a three-quarter full stadium.
In a half of near misses for both sides, Springboks winger Bryan Habana twice saved
almost certain Australian tries with brilliant last-ditch cover tackles on Lachie Turner
and Giteau.
But Australia were a touch fortunate to have the lead as they entered the sheds with
referee Wayne Barnes ...