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Fiji's Semi Radradra reacts after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool D game at Hanazono Rugby Stadium between Georgia and Fiji in Osaka, Japan, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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Flying Semi powers Fiji past Georgia

One-time NRL star Semi Radradra was at his brilliant best as he sparked Fiji to a big win over Georgia at the Rugby World Cup, a victory that will have his country ruing its recent shock loss.

Australia's flanker Jack Dempsey attends a training session at the Arcs Urayasu Park in Urayasu on October 2, 2019, during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
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Wallabies very own ‘grand final week’

The Wallabies have had a couple of key calls go against them so far, but there’s no ‘us against them’ mentality. Instead, they’re preparing to come out firing with their Rugby World Cup hopes on the line.

TOPSHOT - Uruguay's full back Felipe Etcheverry (R) and Uruguay's prop Facundo Gattas celebrate after winning the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Fiji and Uruguay at the Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium in Kamaishi on September 25, 2019. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
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David v Goliath: the death of the World Cup minnow

From 142-point thrashings to regular mind-blowing upsets — the role of the World Cup minnow has changed. So it’s time for JIM TUCKER to reflect on the Wallabies’ performances against the world’s lower-ranked nations.

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Rugby World Cup: Confidential

Rugby World Cup: Confidential

GOT a spare eight grand? That’s what it could cost you to get a ticket to the Wallabies-England blockbuster at Twickenham.

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Wycliff Palu of the Wallabies rugby team poses for a portrait in Sydney Harbour National Park ahead of their Bledisloe Cup match against New Zealand. Pic Brett Costello

Palu knew his time was up

GIVEN David Pocock’s form at the World Cup, Wycliff Palu figured his run against Uruguay at the weekend might have been his last game as a Wallaby.

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