Australia reach World Cup semis & New Zealand get back on track

Australia edge to a 36-22 victory in a pulsating Group A match against Fiji to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

Tom Trbojevic scored a hat-trick of tries for Australia against Fiji

Having lost their previous five meetings against Australia by an aggregate score of 246-16, a stunned Brisbane crowd watched Fiji enjoy territorial advantage in the first half and take a 16-12 lead after the break.

However, the momentum switched back to Kevin Walters' side in a crucial 60-second spell.

Solomone Saukuru raced in to seemingly put Fiji 20-12 ahead - but when it was ruled out for obstruction, Australia immediately went up the other end and Tom Trbojevic scored to bring the teams level.

Trbojevic, who looked vulnerable in defence, crossed twice more for Australia and Jacob Preston added a further try after Semi Valemei had completed his hat-trick for Fiji.

Source: BBC Sport