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Harris is Wallaby hero with last-gasp kick

Australia's Mike Harris kicked a penalty under huge pressure after the full-time siren to give the Wallabies a 25-23 win and break Welsh hearts in Melbourne on Saturday.

Australia's Mike Harris kicks the winning points in his team's victory against Wales in the second Test in Melbourne on June 16. Harris kicked the penalty under huge pressure after the full-time siren to give the Wallabies a 25-23 win.

Harris' kick from the sideline -- when the replacement had only been on the field for seven minutes -- denied Wales their first win in Australia for 43 years, and secured the series for the home team.

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