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Reece Walsh has become one of the stars of the global game in the past two years

BySteve SutcliffeBBC Sport journalist

Another Rugby League World Cup, another Australia triumph.

On Sunday, the Kangaroos served up their best performance of the tournament when it mattered most to overpower New Zealand 32-12.

It ensured a fourth consecutive title and a 10th in the past 11 World Cups, stretching back to 1975.

And the manner of the victory prompted superstar full-back Reece Walsh to question the audacity of those in the media who had written them off.