'That's Reece' - World Cup semi-final brings out best and worst of Walsh
Summary
Reece Walsh scored three tries as Australia beat Samoa 44-12 in Sydney to reach the men’s Rugby League World Cup final. His scoring and a celebratory backflip drew attention, while errors under high balls gave Samoa chances; Australia will face New Zealand in the final next Sunday in Brisbane.Key Facts
- Australia scored eight tries in its 44-12 semi-final win over Samoa.
- Walsh scored three tries, his first international hat-trick, and has five tries in three tournament matches.
- Walsh celebrated his first-half try with a backflip after fans asked him to do one for sick children.
- Walsh dropped a high ball before Samoa’s Stephen Crichton scored in the second half.
- Australia reached its 16th consecutive men’s Rugby League World Cup final.
- Australia has scored 170 points in four matches at the tournament and has won 22 consecutive World Cup games.
- Australia will play New Zealand in the final in Brisbane next Sunday.
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