South West Rocks product Triston Reilly crossed for a spectacular try in the Junior Wallabies' impressive 24-0 victory over New Zealand in the Oceania Under-20 championship on the Gold Coast on Saturday night.
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With Australia holding a 12-0 lead and the game still in the balance, Triston Reilly showcased his athleticism as he leaped above the New Zealand winger as they contested for the ball, Triston gained control, remained on his feet and dove over for a classy try in the 63rd minute.
The utility back's try gave Australia much-needed breathing space heading into the final 15-minutes of the match.
Australia claimed the Oceania championship after finishing the tournament undefeated.
The Wallabies earned comfortable wins in all three of their games, as they also defeated Japan 64- 14 and Fiji 16-0.
Triston also crossed for a five-pointer in the victory over Japan but he rested on the bench after a short turnaround for the match with Fiji.
The 20-year-old will be in calculations for Australia at the world championships in Argentina in June.
Triston is in the Australian Rugby Sevens squad and has competed at two rugby sevens tournaments for the green and gold.
The former South West Rocks Gaoler also plays for Randwick in the Intrust Super Shute Shield.
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