Genia man of the match against England
08 November 2009
BY DONALD HOOK
Will Genia continued
his amazing rise through Australian rugby with a man of the match performance
for the Wallabies in their 18-9 win over
The British media
hailed the PNG-born half back as the new George Gregan, and described him as a
real find for the Wallabies.
Some commentators
said the 21-year-old Genia, in only his fourth Test start, provided the vital
spark that allowed
Genia provided fast
and accurate service to the Wallaby backline, dummied his way from close range
to score his first try in international competition, and kicked for touch with
great accuracy. He also demonstrated his toughness in tackling the big English
forwards.
The win over
They play
Didn't get to see the game in person but listened to it on the radio. On Saturday night I was at the Tonga National Day celebrations in north west London when an announcement was made during the entertainment segment that the Wallabies beat England.
The crowd cheered and a few of us PNGns in the room cheered and our smiles were so broad you can sail a canoe in our mouths.
Will Genia made us really proud! Well done.
Posted by: Mari Ellingson | 09 November 2009 at 11:37 PM