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Australia proved a point in Melbourne — but second Test cannot be a false dawn

Australia proved a point in Melbourne — but second Test cannot be a false dawn

The Wallabies answered plenty of questions with their performance at the MCG - but having let victory slip away, they must build on the showing

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