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Wallabies player ratings: Who fired and who flopped in Bledisloe Cup clash

Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete was a standout performer for the Wallabies in their upset win against the All Blacks in Brisbane. Find out who else starred on the night?

Marika Koroibete was outstanding for the Wallabies. Picture: Getty Images
Marika Koroibete was outstanding for the Wallabies. Picture: Getty Images

The Wallabies scored an upset win against the All Blacks in Brisbane, and while they had several strong performers, one man stood out.

15. Tom Banks — 7/10

Bounced back strongly after being dropped last week with one of his best games for the Wallabies.

14. Tom Wright — 7

Really impressive debut capped by a try with his first touch of the ball. Will play plenty more matches.

13. Jordan Petaia — 6

Limited opportunities but always looked half a chance to do something. Injuries remain biggest worry.

12. Hunter Paisami — 7

Underrated player. Lost possession a few times but his hard running and defence were top class.

11. Marika Koroibete — 9

Had the All Blacks sweating every time he got his hands on the pill and tough in defence. Unlucky to get a yellow card.

Marika Koroibete was outstanding for the Wallabies. Picture: Getty Images
Marika Koroibete was outstanding for the Wallabies. Picture: Getty Images

10. Reece Hodge — 8

Great team player who can just slot into any role. Not a natural No, 10 but loves a scrap.

9. Nic White — 6

Annoyed the All Blacks from go to woah with all his chatter but had an up and down match.

8. Harry Wilson — 7

Another workhorse performance. Would like to see him attack the blindside more.

7. Michael Hooper — 7

The busiest player on the field and led by example when the Wallabies were a man down.

6. Lachie Swinton — 3

Made some monster hits but his undeserved red card was a killer blow.

5. Matt Philip — 8

Most improved player this series and just keeps getting better and better.

Matt Philip had another strong game against the All Blacks. Picture: Getty Images
Matt Philip had another strong game against the All Blacks. Picture: Getty Images

4. Rob Simmons — 5

Didn’t have the same impact he has when coming off the bench. Tried hard but gave away a couple of penalties.

3. Allan Alaalatoa — 6

Did everything asked of him but will face a hard time keeping Taniela Tupou on the bench after his replacement scored the winning try.

2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa — 6

Made some erratic throws early on but didn’t put a foot wrong after that and made some handy runs.

1. James Slipper — 6

Scrummaged and tackled well but went off injured in his 100th Test.

James Slipper’s 100th Test was cut short by injury. Picture: Getty Images
James Slipper’s 100th Test was cut short by injury. Picture: Getty Images

RESERVES:

16. Folau Fainga’a — 4

17. Angus Bell — 6

18. Taniela Tupou — 6

19. Ned Hanigan — 4

20. Liam Wright — 4

21. Tate McDermott — 4

22. Noah Lolesio — 5

23. Filipo Daugunu — 4

Originally published as Wallabies player ratings: Who fired and who flopped in Bledisloe Cup clash

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