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Wallabies run the length of the field in 'try from the end of the Earth'

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Australia have scored one of the best tries of the year in their spring tour clash with France in Paris.

After trading penalties, the stunning strike came for the Wallabies in the 18th minute.

A chip and chase by the French just short of the five metre line fell to Bernard Foley who shot in the air to snag the ball.

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Lalakai Foketi of Australia scores a try during the Autumn Nations Series match against France in Paris.

Lalakai Foketi of Australia scores a try during the Autumn Nations Series match against France in Paris. Getty

He quickly flicked it back to Len Ikitau, who spun out of a tackle before offloading to Jock Campbell.

He subsequently fired it towards Jed Holloway who then went to the wing of Tom Wright and began sprinting down the sideline.

With the French defence in his way, he flung the ball back to Jock Campbell who then threw it back to Lalakai Foketi, who skipped away to score under the posts.

That put Australia out to a 13-6 lead with the conversion.

Former Wallabies star turned Stan Sport commentator Justin Harrison hailed the try, referencing Jean-Luc Sadourny's famous effort for France against the All Blacks at Eden Park in 1994.

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"What a try from the end of the Earth – let me tell you what, this is exceptional play," Harrison said.

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"Foley does very well to get it alive here and from there, Jock Campbell, great vision to get the ball to Tom Wright.

"If you've got space and you've got that pace, that's how you create an opportunity. 

"Exceptional work and reaction from the Wallabies to support that sort of broken field play." 

The Wallabies would, however, go into the halftime break down 17-13 after a rogue pass ended up back in the hands of France, which led to a try on the siren.

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