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Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand

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Australia beat New Zealand 24-22 in a dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener in Sydney, with debutant Jack Bostock scoring a hat-trick to see the hosts snatch victory late on

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Australia clinch thrilling World Cup opener against New Zealand

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