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The moments after Marika Koroibete forced a knock on from France captain Anthony Jelonch had a familiar feel.
After Wallabies fans initially celebrated what appeared to be a momentum changing, well executed tackle just 30 seconds after France opened the scoring with a penalty goal in the fourth minute, dread set in.
Jelonch realised the opportunity in front of him. The French captain grabbed his face, fell to the ground and stayed down. That was the television match official’s cue.
The replays started. At first glance, Koroibete appeared to make initial contact with Jelonch’s shoulder. The force from the hit jolted Jelonch’s head back. Most other angles showed this, too.
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