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Cheers Mike for the feedback.
I haven’t forgotten the many tests the Wallabies won off the boot under Deans, and I’m fully aware of the mentality for teams to give away a penalty instead of risking a try being scored against them. However, Australia shouldn’t be relying on penalties to get them over the line. Sure, if three points are on offer and the game’s in the balance or there’s plenty of time on the clock, it would be common sense to kick for goal. But with the types of players in the Wallabies squad at the moment, Australia should focus on building their attack around consistent multiphase play coupled with smart kicking for field position. It is off this platform that they can then adopt coach Ewen McKenzie’s style of running rugby to create try-scoring opportunities.
I agree that the Wallabies’ recent defensive efforts have been sub-par. You only have to look at the scoreboard from the last four tests.
Wallabies playing more like joeys