20-year-old English-born 'miracle' winger becomes talk of rugby
'Miracle Max does it again!,' exclaimed Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney.
Max Jorgensen of the Wallabies
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Twenty-year-old Australia winger Max Jorgensen confirmed he is one of the superstars of the world game with a stunning display against South Africa in The Rugby Championship. The English-born winger played a crucial role in one the most iconic wins in history for the Wallabies in Johannesburg.
The young flyer bagged a try on 66 minutes, and it was the icing on the cake of a superb performance in the wide channels for Jorgensen. The 5ft 11in wing was actually born in Sheffield, holds a British passport and qualifies for England.
His father is former Australia international and dual code star Peter Jorgenson, who lived in England and played for Northampton Saints and then Rotherham Titans when Max was born. Jorgenson Jr could have followed his dad into rugby league, with major NRL clubs battling to sign him as a teenager before he chose union.
He has earned 12 caps for the Wallabies so far after making his debut a year ago, but fully announced himself on the world stage against the world champions.
Max Jorgensen of the Wallabies talks to friends and family
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Jorgensen earnt rave reviews from viewers on social media, and his try encapsulated the performance. A sumptuous pass from veteran fly-half James O'Connor set the young man free on the right channel, before he produced a dazzling step to the outside to score.
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Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney, who was overcome with emotion for Tom Wright's decisive try in the closing stages, was brimming with emotion once more as Jorgensen broke free.
"O'Connor wide to Jorgensen," began Maloney.
"He has Frost and O'Connor there... (step is made)
"Max Jorgensen! Miracle Max does it again! Is this really happening?!"
The try stretched Australia's lead to nine points, and was a definitive moment in the game.
Check out the try below.
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Viewers have also been full of praise for Jorgensen's performance online.
"Max Jorgensen is awesome," wrote Scouted Rugby on X.
"Seen a few on here saying he's the best winger in the world right now… let's calm down and remember LBB, Penaud, Kolbe, Jordan, etc exist. But he'll be super close if he continues this form through the autumn."
"Max Jorgensen could be the best rugby player I've ever seen," joked Welsh rugby content creator Andrew Forde.
"Max Jorgensen is a joy to watch," wrote rugby writer Paul Williams. "20-years-old. Looks like a 40 cap wing already."
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"Oh my god, Max Jorgensen's world class, isn't he?," said Squidge Rugby's Will Owen.
The result puts Australia in second place in The Rugby Championship table, with New Zealand leading following their win over Argentina in Cordoba.
Next week, Australia will face the Springboks again at DHL Stadium in Cape Town where Jorgensen will have another opportunity to prove he is one of the best wingers on the planet right now.
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