The Australian mens volleyball team has recorded a second consecutive straight sets World Cup victory, beating Tunisia 3-0 in an impressive performance in Tokyo.
Captain Tom Edgar returned to the line-up after sitting out Australia's 3-0 win over Iran, and responded with 20 points in a man-of-the-match display.
Australia's new-found confidence was on display from the outset, highlighted by a much improved serve-receive game and some outstanding blocking on the net.
Three of the younger members of the team, Sam Walker, Max Staples and Jacob Guymer, made the most of their opportunities as Australia finished up 25-19 25-17 25-19 winners, their third victory of the World Cup.
"Today is something really special, we've won two games in a row," coach Roberto Santilli said.
"We are very happy now to have a competition where we can compete and control a game like we did today."
Edgar said he was impressed with his teams past two matches, coming after a tough middle section of the tournament when Australia lost three games in a row.
"It's always difficult in long tournaments to stay focused, every team and every person is physically and mentally very tired," he said.
"After our tough round in Toyama I've been very impressed and really happy with the way our team has played against Iran and Tunisia.
"We still have room for growth, but getting wins and showing stability at the end of the tournament is very important."
Australia will play Venezuela in their final match of the tournament, with the team confident it can finish with a third consecutive victory.
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