try line
Britishnoun
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While Prendergast - who like Hansen was given a standing ovation when he was replaced - nailed a drop-goal, Dan Sheehan was held up on the try line by Harry Potter.
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Rees-Zammit then almost collected his own chip kick before agonisingly knocking on with the try line begging.
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He backed off Crichton until his heels were on the try line; when he made a limp attempt to tackle his man, it was far too late.
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Wales then had a chance of their own, Metcalfe involved once again, but Donna Rose knocked on in greasy conditions with the try line in sight.
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Wainwright was again Wales' inspiration when his grubber kick was spilled by Adams with the try line begging as the greasy ball struck again.
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