'Now they're in doubt for Argentina': Sleepy commentator stitched up by Wallabies
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Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney was stitched up by ex-Wallabies star Morgan Turinui following Australia's thrilling win over Argentina in Townsville.
Maloney got some much needed sleep on the flight back to Sydney on Sunday, after the excitement of calling Angus Bell's 86th minute game winner in the 28-24 Rugby Championship triumph.
But he didn't know paparazzi had been lurking on the plane as he relayed his experience of flying next to Wallabies James Slipper and Nick Frost on Stan Sport's Between Two Posts.
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Sean Maloney, Nick Phipps and Morgan Turinui on Between Two Posts. Stan
"Oh, you were on the flight with the boys were you?" Turinui deadpanned.
"Yeah, because also the Wallabies have a bit of an issue from the flight yesterday. They've got Harry Wilson, they've got Tom Hooper - bad back issues this morning because what happened was they couldn't get an exit row."
The photo of a snoozing Maloney then flashed up on screen.
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Sean Maloney on Between Two Posts. Stan
"And they sent a complaint through to Stan Sport saying that a Stan Sport staffer gazumped them for an exit row, and now they're in doubt for Argentina," Turinui continued.
After recovering his composure, Maloney continued the chat.
"Surprised our plane didn't tip over and break because Taniela (Tupou) and I were both behind each other," he said.
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"I had Frosty next to me who was busy studying and reviewing, and then Slips balancing out with, Bobby V (Rob Valetini) on the other side of the road."
Turinui has not revealed his source, other than to say: "it's out of Wallabies camp, that photo."
The Wallabies take on Argentina again at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
