A Kangaroos half delivered a stunning moment after a furious face-off kicked off the Rugby League World Cup semi-final, according to ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The broadcaster reported the incident as the match got under way on Sunday.
Coverage of the semi-final described the Kangaroos as killing Samoa early in the contest, according to SMH.com.au. The match is sold out, with NRL.com reporting that the only way to watch it is on Channel 7.
Separate reporting from Nine.com.au noted a visit from a Blues legend to the Kangaroos camp, along with a late change made by Walters. The ABC's headline placed the half's moment and the face-off at the start of the game.
The fixture is one of the tournament's semi-finals, with the winner moving on to the decider. In related coverage, News.com.au reported that the Jillaroos are set to make World Cup history.
The Kangaroos' progress through the semi-final is the immediate focus, with the Jillaroos' own World Cup storyline running alongside it.