Reece Walsh’s incredible form spike exploded again on Test debut, with the Kangaroos fullback named man of the match as Australia dominated England 26-6 in the Ashes series opener at Wembley.

Fresh from arguably the greatest individual grand final performance ever seen as Brisbane won the NRL premiership, Walsh scored two tries in his first Test as Kangaroos No.1 — marking the first with an extravagant swan dive that set the tone for another masterclass.

Still just 23, Walsh also saved two tries in the first half after taking over as Test custodian from Dylan Edwards. Walsh ran for 175m, while fellow rookie Mark Nawaqanitwase also had a superb debut in the wing, notching 201m and unleashing his trademark flair as he became a dual international. Roosters teammate Angus Crichton also score

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