Australia survive a scare as New Zealand light fuse on Rugby League World Cup
Pool A: Kangaroos 24-22 Kiwis Jack Bostock scores three tries including match-winner in Sydney Debutant Jack Bostock almost single-handedly stole the Rugby League World Cup opener, with three tries and one crucial try assist in a 24-22 victory over New Zealand that might generously be described as undeserved.
The Dolphins player wrestled a Cameron Munster kick away from Jamayne Isaako in the air with five minutes to go to complete his treble , putting his side in the match-winning lead.
It was a carbon copy of his second try, as he proved damaging under the high ball.
But it was his first four-pointer – a length of the field intercept midway through the opening half – that told the story of this extraordinary match.
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