Australia wield their muscle

Australia 91 Japan 3

Australia wield their muscle
Sat, 08 Sep, 2007 - 17:47
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Australia 91 Japan 3

Australia ran in 13 tries to demolish an under-strength Japan side in the World Cup Pool B opener in Lyon today.

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