It might have been a result to forget for the Wallabies at Eden Park, but fans didn’t think the individual performances of most of Dave Rennie’s men were too bad.
Yesterday, we asked you to rate each of the Australian performances in Bledisloe 2, and the results are now in.
There were a plethora of sixes handed out, with that being the most common rating for 11 of the starters, while fives were plentiful amongst the reserves.
The back-row trio of Ned Hanigan, Michael Hooper and Harry Wilson were considered by Roarers to be the pick of the Wallabies. Young number eight Wilson finished with the highest score in the entire side after a physical performance – not bad for a bloke who’d spent time in hospital in the lead-up to the match.
Jordan Petaia, who came on late in the first half for the injured Matt To’omua, was also rated as one of Australia’s best, and forwards James Slipper and Matt Philip were the only others who finished with an average score of six or more.
While there were lots of mid-range ratings, none of the 23 players used by Rennie finished with a rating above seven, while Marika Koroibete and Rob Simmons were given the two lowest scores in the squad.
Here are the full results from the Wallabies’ efforts in Bledisloe 2:
1. James Slipper
Average score: 6
Most common rating: 6 (33.8%)
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa
Average score: 5.93
Most common rating: 6 (34.3%)
3. Taniela Tupou
Average score: 5.73
Most common rating: 6 (33.8%)
4. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Average score: 5.74
Most common rating: 6 (35.5%)
5. Matt Philip
Average score: 6.09
Most common rating: 6 (33.5%)
6. Ned Hanigan
Average score: 6.26
Most common rating: 7 (27.1%)
7. Michael Hooper
Average score: 6.38
Most common rating: 7 (30.3%)
8. Harry Wilson
Average score: 7.48
Most common rating: 6 (31.3%)
9. Nic White
Average score: 5.76
Most common rating: 6 (32.4%)
10. James O’Connor
Average score: 5.57
Most common rating: 6 (32.6%)
11. Marika Koroibete
Average score: 4.17
Most common rating: 4 (24.4%)
12. Matt To’omua
Average score: 5.69
Most common rating: 6 (31.5%)
13. Hunter Paisami
Average score: 5.46
Most common rating: 6 (31.2%)
14. Filipo Daugunu
Average score: 5.57
Most common rating: 6 (33.5%)
15. Tom Banks
Average score: 5.05
Most common rating: 5 (32.1%)
16. Jordan Uelese
Average score: 5.08
Most common rating: 5 (45.1%)
17. Scott Sio
Average score: 4.99
Most common rating: 5 (40.1%)
18. Allan Alaalatoa
Average score: 5.25
Most common rating: 5 (38.5%)
19. Rob Simmons
Average score: 3.75
Most common rating: 4 (28.4%)
20. Liam Wright
Average score: 5.01
Most common rating: 5 (35%)
21. Jake Gordon
Average score: 4.75
Most common rating: 5 (33.5%)
22. Jordan Petaia
Average score: 6.26
Most common rating: 7 (30.1%)
23. Reece Hodge
Average score: 5
Most common rating: 5 (45.9%)
neil macdonald
Guest
Then again, Ace, Hooper attempts more chasing - impossible to catch - tackles than any other player, and this is what he has always done. This was pointed out by Nick Bishop in a an article last year.
Bourkos
Roar Rookie
Tate needs a run. He is a guy that constantly challenges defenses and doesn’t just throw the one out pass every time. The ABs telegraphed everything we had. That was also partly due to Oconner at 10 who is much better in the centres with his offload game. We have 2 weeks now. Let’s get Lolesio at 10, Simone at 12 and occoner at 13. Occoner is tackling Bette Ethan anyone in the backline and also has the best offload game. Simone has worked with Lolesio and gets the best out of him.
Bourkos
Roar Rookie
If toomoa has ruptured his adductor as has been speculated he will likely miss all games for the rest of the year. It is typically 2-3 month rehab injury and in that time he will decondition and will not be up to the pace of international rugby. Much better to give him a prolonged rehab time and be back fit for next year
Bourkos
Roar Rookie
I wonder if hooper was injured. He looked like he grabbed his shoulder pretty early on and purposely didn’t try and tackle Clark at one point.
Bourkos
Roar Rookie
Apparently he has been away from his wife for nearly 6 months. That’s pretty tough
Bourkos
Roar Rookie
And one missed on Clark too
No Arms
Roar Rookie
I’d rather something original like you Phil
Olly
Roar Rookie
Hanigan works hard but not at the breakdown and in close. He likes to be out wider like Wilson and Hooper. You need someone in tight doing the none glory stuff. To me that is Samu.
Poco Loco
Roar Rookie
Que gracioso!
Garry Nairne
Guest
noticed in the first half that players seemed to be trying to put a shoulder on rather than wrapping arms around, perhaps to combat the expected extra aggression expected after last weeks draw. However AB's simply bumped them off, it looked like a coaching directive to me.
Phil
Guest
No Arms should take the moniker of our esteemed Argentinian contributor!
No Arms
Roar Rookie
Please do. I can confirm the All Blacks love Hoops - as much as they love an unprecedented winning percentage under his captaincy.
terrykidd
Roar Pro
Errr how far does Hooper have to improve? He is rated one of the best players in the world. The ABs rate him very highly. I reckon I will take other opinion over yours.
Gepetto
Roar Rookie
At least Hoops has a few fans; apparently almost everyone hates 100 test champion, Simmo.
terrykidd
Roar Pro
Front row combined for 13 tackles, locks for 19 tackles and backrow for 34 tackles ..... so there is your answer.
Gepetto
Roar Rookie
A groin injury like that can be difficult to recover from. It seems reckless to have put his career at risk; he is a rare talent.
jameswm
Roar Guru
No I’d go Simone. Leave joc at 10.
Pinetree
Roar Rookie
Fair call, mate. The work rate is extremely low (I am assuming these stats are all correct). 3 attempted tackles each :shocked: …and 2/3 missed by Tupou! It wouldn’t surprise me at all if both those players have a rest to contemplate that work load, of lack of, in the next game…
Train Without A Station
Roar Guru
I'd disagree on that description of Hanigan. He was extremely hard working. I do think Samu is a better footballer and would have no issue with picking Samu over him, but not because Hanigan isn't a hard enough worker.
Kiwiburger
Guest
Are we just going to ignore BPA and Tupous tackles? Are there breakdowns cleaned stats? That's pathetic for frontrowers. No wonder Tupou was yanked when you add the kick.