Debutante Jed Holloway photo shows how much Wallabies jersey means, Wallabies beat Argentina

The 29-year-old was named to the Wallabies’ starting lineup and played 59 minutes. Australia come from behind to beat Argentina 41-26.

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It was a tough game for Australia who had to play Without inspiration skipper Michael Hooper withdrew from tourWhen Quaid Cooper after tearing his Achilles tendon in a terrifying injury.

However, the Wallabies’ comeback didn’t start until they were substituted out of the match as Australia bounced back from 26-17 after Matthias Alemanno received a yellow card, piling up 24 points in the final 18 minutes, but Holloway was all I wanted to soak in the.

After full time when the stadium started to thin, Holloway was still on the field sitting alone on the grass.

SMH’s Iain Payten posted an image of Holloway’s moment on social media.

Also, when he was interviewed by Stan Sports after the game, it was clear how much it meant to him.

When asked to describe how he felt about the first match, Holloway struggled for words.

“It’s an unreal man,” Holloways said. “Something…has…I knew this was going to happen. I told Mrs. it was bubbly and I knew it was coming out at some point.

“This has taken a lot of hard work and a lot of sacrifice. It wasn’t perfect tonight, but I enjoyed the moment and am so glad my good friend Matt Gibbon.

Blindside’s Flanker said in an emotional interview that it was a long road to get his first Wallabies jersey.

Holloway left the Waratahs after 58 games in 2020 and turned to Japanese rugby.

But he “fed” Japan and went to America to see his child for the first time.

He was then given a lifeline by the Waratahs for the season. The rest is history.

Holloway said it was his wife’s support that made his debut possible.

“I still believed in myself and she believed in me no matter what, so it wasn’t a big deal,” Holloway said. I am very proud to be able to stand here tonight and make her proud and my family and all the people I represent. I have.”

Adding fuel to the fire, Holloway was due to make his debut against England last month, but was sidelined with a calf injury.

“It’s pretty surreal,” said the 29-year-old Friday. prize.”

Asked what he enjoyed most, Holloway said it was a great atmosphere and thanked the Argentinian fans.

“Fifteen minutes into the game, I still have 300 people screaming for my shorts in front of me. I have already lost my socks and boots,” he laughs.

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