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Australian national anthem sung in a First Nations language before Wallabies-Pumas rugby Test
Wallabies players have sung the Australian national anthem in both Eora language and English ahead of the Tri Nations Test against Argentina at the Western Sydney Stadium.
Key points:
- Singer Olivia Fox performed the rendition in Eora
- It is the first time the anthem has been sung in a First Nations language before a Wallabies Test
- The Wallabies wore their First Nations jerseys against Argentina
It is the first time the anthem has been performed in a First Nations language before a Wallabies Test.
Wiradjuri woman Olivia Fox, from the Newtown Performing Arts School, led the rendition in Eora language.
The Wallabies players joined Ms Fox in singing the anthem in Eora language during the traditional pre-match ceremonies.
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