Richie Porte survives a scare at the Tour Down Under

Andrew Mathieson
Updated January 16 2019 - 11:16pm, first published 9:30pm
DISASTER: Team Katusha rider Marco Haller is seen to after a crash just before the finish line in Angaston during stage two of the Tour Down Under on Wednesday. Picture: AAP
DISASTER: Team Katusha rider Marco Haller is seen to after a crash just before the finish line in Angaston during stage two of the Tour Down Under on Wednesday. Picture: AAP

Richie Porte has avoided serious injury and harm to his title chances after being hurt in a crash amid the final kilometre of stage two of the Tour Down Under.

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Andrew Mathieson

Andrew Mathieson

Sports Journalist

The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.

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