‘Witchcraft’: Disbelief as Aussie freak goes viral for insane act

The rugby world is losing its mind as an Aussie star proved she is not human with an act that has staggered TV commentators.

Maddison Levi really is a cheat code.

The Aussie young gun has got the rugby world talking after a moment of magic during Australia’s Singapore Sevens campaign this weekend.

The 22-year-old made history in Singapore as she became the first Aussie to break the 200-try barrier, but it is one act in the final against New Zealand that is blowing minds.

The Queenslander came up with a remarkable try-saving steal when she ripped the ball from Kiwi Kelsey Teneti — stopping a certain try.

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Just 35 seconds into the second half, New Zealand’s Jazmin Felix-Hotham grubbered and scored, then offloaded for a try to Teneti. Teneti would have had a second but for Levi’s brilliant defence.

Replays showed Levi had ripped the ball and scooped it over her shoulder during the rolling tackle.

One commentator on the Stan Sport broadcast said: “That is something I’ve never seen on the rugby pitch before”.

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Maddi Levi is a cheat code. Photo: Stan Sport.

The same commentator went on to say: “I’ve never seen that in my life”.

Australian sport reporter Christy Doran wrote on X: “Maddi Levi scores tries for fun, and saves them too. Wow. Generational talent”.

Rugby commentator Jared Wright posted: “How’d she do that!? Witchcraft!”

Wallabies’ great Matt Giteau, after the Aussies’ performance in the Dubai Sevens season opener late last year, tweeted on X: “Maddi Levi is a genuine cheat code.”

Unfortunately, Levi’s mercurial moments were not enough to get Australia over the line with the Kiwis winning 31-7 in the final.

Former gold medal-winning player and Aussie coach Tim Walsh’ admitted: “We were totally outplayed in the final. We didn’t do ourselves any favours with some cheap errors and failing to apply any real pressure.”

There was only disappointment for Australia in the men’s competition.

The Australians could not back up their third-place finish in Hong Kong, missing the semi-finals.

It was still a special weekend for Levi, who became the all-time leading try-scorer for Australia.

Kelsey Teneti was the latest victim of Maddison Levi. Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images.

Levi is the fastest player in sevens history to reach the massive milestone, smashing the record in just 26 tournaments.

She swept over for two tries in the 43-5 win over Japan in the final pool match to reach the marker and push Australia into the semi-finals.

Levi dislodged superstar teammate Charlotte Caslick as the all-time Aussie leading try-scorer. Her performance and stats have landed her on the international try-scoring list behind some of the game’s greats with New Zealand’s Michaela Brake and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and Ireland’s Amee-leigh Costigan.

“To be able to achieve this milestone is pretty special,” said Levi, the women’s world sevens player-of-the-year, who also scored twice in the side’s 31-0 opening win against Spain for a total of four scores on the day.

“I say it all the time, but to be able to play with this amazing team, they make my job look easy and it’s all their hard work that puts me into space.”

— with foxsports.com.au