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The Wallabies kicked their Rugby World Cup campaign off on the right foot – if not the surest one – with a come-from-behind 39-21 victory over Fiji.
It was hardly the most convincing performance, with the Flying Fijians giving Michael Cheika’s side all they could handle in an inspired first-half performance.
Eventually, the Wallabies found their groove in the second half to claim an 18-point victory.
Fiji are no pushovers, but the biggest test for Australia comes in the form of their clash with Wales this weekend.
So, what do they need to fix ahead of the Pool D-defining clash on Sunday – as well for the rest of the World Cup?
We were joined on the Game of Codes podcast by Roar rugby expert Brett McKay to find the areas the Wallabies must improve upon in their quest for World Cup glory.
Listen to the discussion:
Australia’s win wasn’t the only rugby talking point we discussed, with the biggest takeaways from the rest of the tournament going under the microscope as well.
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