Australia A beat USA 61-12 in Nashville, Rugbypass reports

Australia A secured a 61-12 victory over the United States at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, dominating the match with a nine-try performance after building a 26-12 halftime lead, according to a report by RugbyPass. The fixture at the 30,000-capacity soccer stadium in Music City saw the Australian side score four tries in the first half—including two while playing a man down due to a red card—before adding five more tries in the second half.

Australia A pack pressures US forwards

Australia A established early control through a powerful pack that put the US forwards under sustained pressure at scrum time. Prop Tom Robertson earned a 7 rating for his role in the dominant set-piece performance, while captain Matt Faessler scored the team’s fourth try at the back of a lineout maul before exiting in the 55th minute. The forward dominance created frequent handling errors from the American side.

The commanding position came despite a disciplinary setback in the 15th minute. David Feliuai received a yellow card for a dangerous high shot on Lopeti, which was subsequently upgraded to a 20-minute red card following a TMO review. During Feliuai’s absence, Joe Brial capitalized on a tapped-back high ball from Tane Edmed to race 45 meters untouched under the posts, contributing to a 100-run-meter performance that earned him an 8.5 rating.

Second-Half Scoring Surges in Nashville

Australia maintained its momentum after the interval, adding five tries to pull away completely. Former Highlander No. 9 Nathan Hastie controlled the team’s exits with his box kicking and scored the opening try of the second half from close range, finishing with a 9 rating. Dylan Pietsch added his second try of the match with a classic finish in the corner, while reserves like Harry McLaughlin-Phillips made an immediate impact by scoring with his first touch of the ball.

Nick Frost anchored the tight five with a high work rate at the rucks and carries, scoring the team’s second try by supporting an inside break and later tearing through the defense for a long line break. Tane Edmed piloted the attack with crisp passing and added a well-executed chip kick for Tim Ryan, who later capitalized on a loose pass to run 40 meters for a try in the final minutes.

Match Statistics at Geodis Park

Questions about Australia A performance

What caused Australia A to play a man down during the first half?

David Feliuai was sent to the sin bin in the 15th minute for a dangerous high shot on Lopeti, an infraction that a television match official review subsequently upgraded to a 20-minute red card.

How many total tries did Australia A score in the fixture?

Australia A crossed the try line nine times in total, scoring four tries in the first half and five more in the second half.

Which player led Australia A’s scoring efforts from the scrum-half position?

Nathan Hastie directed the phase play, controlled exits with his box kicking, and scored the opening try of the second half from close range.

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