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Peter FitzSimons Columnist and author September 13, 2025 — 5.30am

After that fabulous win over the Pumas in Townsville last Saturday, courtesy of a try in the sixth minute of extra time, my colleague Paul Cully nailed it when writing about Wallabies No.8 and skipper Harry Wilson.

“There’s something about the way he wears his heart on his sleeve that is becoming infectious,” Cully wrote. “The Wallabies are starting to take on his characteristics. Here’s a guy who was overlooked for years and no doubt could have cashed in overseas – and at just 25, Australian rugby has found its long-term leader.”

Indeed. For there was no better example of Wilson at his best than in the way he captained the team in those final minutes of the match. Down 21-24 as the

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