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The Wallabies' thumping, false-dawn victory in Perth over a 14-man All Black outfit last year came courtesy of Scott Barrett's red card. This year,…
The CEO of Rugby Australia, Raelene Castle, has resigned under pressure from her board. This is a disgraceful turn of events, and the lack…
After the All Blacks handed the Wallabies another drubbing, Steve Hansen didn’t hesitate when asked what won the game: attitude. His team competed for…
There’s no doubt the Wallabies earned their win on the weekend. They turned up, worked hard, and starved their opponents of possession. But the…
Hi Chris,
I guess that’s the beauty of spectator sports – everyone gets to have an opinion.
The biggest problem with your comment is it doesn’t afford any respect to Savea and Cane. It’s particularly important to note that many of Savea’s runs, which gave so much momentum to the ABs, game through attacking the blind side – not Hooper’s channel. With respect, I’m not sure what you expect from Hooper. Five turnovers from the game? Would that have been a pass?
Meanwhile, a consistent theme on the Roar has been the lack of a genuine 6, let alone a genuine 8, since Fardy left the scene. It appears the 8 puzzle has been solved, but 6 is still up in the air. The absence of a Wallabies blindside enforcer contributed to the lack of resilience that I wrote about.
All Black attitude and waning Wallaby resilience
Thanks Carlin – hard to argue with the AB Coach!
All Black attitude and waning Wallaby resilience
Perhaps you have a point robert. Those outside channels require the back row to support in defence. But as I mentioned, LSL went well and truly AWOL. Difficult to say the same of Isi.
All Black attitude and waning Wallaby resilience
Agree, ES.
It looks like a draw and a loss is just what the All Blacks needed to fine tune their engines prior to RWC 2019!
All Black attitude and waning Wallaby resilience
hi Don,
Good call with the lack of Plan B – would have helped to have some consistent possession in the second stanza. Matt Burke was begging for a chip into space behind the rushing defence, for example… Alas, we will continue to wait…
As for Tupou, well it’s hard to see how he remains on the pine. We need him in the game for longer.
All Black attitude and waning Wallaby resilience
But they weren’t off the pace in the first 30. I guess my question is why they were off the pace in the second half of the game. I just don’t buy that the All Blacks are that much physically fitter than the Wallabies. Instead, it’s the space between the ears that is letting the Wallabies down.
All Black attitude and waning Wallaby resilience
No argument from me P2R2. Sounds like a few roarers wanted more policing of the game, although it was a pretty open contest…
All Black attitude and waning Wallaby resilience
Well well well, the crowd appears to be roaring pretty hard on this one, in strong disagreement with Castle’s resignation…
And why wouldn’t you. What a disgraceful turn of events…
Kearns, NFJ, Noddy, Jason Little. These guys were my childhood hero. I used to imitate Lynagh’s kicks and NFJ’s passing style.
But are you to make of this letter and subsequent results… unbelievable behaviour from those who should know the importance of unity and singularity of purpose.
Raelene Castle resigns as Rugby Australia CEO