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Reds fans: A dose of reality says that NZ to win comfortably by 12 plus. NZ play significantly better at home as do Aus. Even considering all the drama of last week, ultimately, the Wallabies didn’t show much fortitude in the dying seconds of the match. They clawed the lead back and all they had to do is defend for 1 more set of phases to win. Foley not as good as hyped post match; many missed tackles, butter fingers and poking the bear (ref) too much. See the clip below where ref asks him 3 times to not to take the conversion so they can check the previous play. Seriously, if I were the ref I would be itching for an opportunity to pinch him too. Not that 2 wrongs make a right, but Foley is representing Australia and the ref isn’t. Negative side; still a very unrefined outfit and that’s why the Wobblies keep consistently loosing matches by 1, 2 or 3 points. Positive side; with a bit of polish and consistency they can turn many losses in wins of 1, 2 or 3 points. I only fear that we won’t start seeing said polish and consistency until about 2025. Sorry to those getting amped up for this game, but this is going to be a painful one to watch if your a Wallabies fan!
https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies/bledisloe-cup-2022-bernard-foley-snub-that-may-have-cost-australia-wallabies-vs-all-blacks-video-highlights-mathieu-raynal-reaction/news-story/4c358e2ebf0966953361534168375dd1
Under the Pump: Can Foley back it up? Will Fainga'a find his range? What do we expect from the Barrett bros?
That’s the spirit Sprigs. I think Ozzies and kiwis should stick together a little more, like we have throughout history on the global scale. And not forget that our sporting rivalries are just an expression of a primitive type of tribalism. At the end of the day we’re mostly mates who understand each other. I spent many years traveling overseas and some on my best mates abroad were Kiwis. When you are so far away from home it gives you a bit of perspective I suppose. The kiwis have a massive amount of talented sports men and women considering the population and its nice to see the Black caps dominating in test cricket atm.
'Forever grateful': Quade Cooper faces final test of the year as citizenship bid comes to a head
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'Forever grateful': Quade Cooper faces final test of the year as citizenship bid comes to a head
Love your work Nick! Adamson did paint himself into a corner for not packing a scrum after the ‘cynical’ Tompkins effort (everyone stopped playing) considering that he just issued a yellow to Beale where he could have just given a penalty (there was cover for the attackers). I’m not absolutely disagreeing with Beale’s yellow card, but that is the precedent that the ref set so he needed to continue that precedent. Later, watching the Tompkins effort in real time I was sure Adamson was going to pull it up as a result. But the way the rub of the green was going I had this sick feeling in my stomach that he was going to let it slide. Well, the rest is history. The main message I learnt form this piece Nick is that if 2) protocol & 3) professional spectacle can be used to adjudicate on the first two discussed infringements, then it can and should for the love of consistency also be used to adjudicate on the third incident. Image if a world cup had been won like that?
Coach's Corner: How European-based players impacted the Wallabies
Yet again another great article Nick! I learn more about the rules with every read. Very controversial as I can see while chewing through the multitude of awesome comments here. As bitter as it is, I just think overall that the Wallabies still need to be better as to put it beyond the referee. And to that, this tour was a real tester. Moreover, a team learns more from its loses than its victories, so even though I don’t quite think they deserved it, I’m sure the group will be better for the 3-0 effort in Europe. Two narrow and highly controversial losses on tour so I do agree that the Wallabies are relatively well placed going forward. I will concede that the ref did paint himself into a corner for at least not packing a scrum after the cynical Tompkins effort (everyone stopped playing) considering that he just issued a yellow to Beale where he could have just given a penalty (there was cover for the attackers). I’m not absolutely disagreeing with Beale’s yellow card, but that is the precedent that the ref set so he needed to continue that precedent. Later, watching the Tompkins effort in real time I was sure the ref was going to pull it up as a result. But the way the rub of the green was going I had this sick feeling in my stomach that he was going to let it slide. Well, the rest is history. Yes, let’s discuss refereeing, but let’s make discipline our primary focus going forward. To better days!
Why it's not all doom and gloom for the Wallabies
@ Wondering Aloud, I’m with you on all your points here mate. The team is not actually going to improve if they cannot begin to identify that it is themselves who need to improve, principally on the discipline front. The Wallabies certainly didn’t get the rub of the green and I would have had KB’s Yellow at just a penalty too. However, the failure to chase the interceptor with preference of arguing with the referee had my ears smoking so hard that I almost burnt the house down. This too is discipline. Even Justin Harrison said it, make the tackle then argue the point later.
'Is there any accountability?': Everything Rennie said as he savaged refs group over 'massive decisions'
Nice comment @ Piru! let’s not be sore losers (easier said then done) and focus on discipline, something we can control. Even the failure to chase the interceptor with preference of arguing with the referee is discipline. I agree whole-heartedly with you on the deliberate knock on law. This must take the gong for the stupidest rule in the beautiful game of rugby. There must be more discussion around this!
'Is there any accountability?': Everything Rennie said as he savaged refs group over 'massive decisions'
—I’m very disappointed in DR and his crew…how does daugunu who hasn’t played this entire season suddenly gets a start but perese can’t even get a proper shot at what he can do…keeping same combo so again we won’t have any tries or few linebreaks…whats clear is paisami is a favourite of DR..even beale can make countless errors and still he was not even dropped to the bench…unbelievable…
————————————————————————————————————————— @ Wallabies_Larkham 100% with you there! As an unbiased Queenslander, Perese has turned almost everything he’s touched (on tour) into gold. He has gone above and beyond with the limited opportunities that he’s had. He is a strong ball carrier, Leota’s try against Scotland wouldn’t have happened without Perese (Our only try in Europe so far). He can’t do any more than that! It also shows his mental fortitude to perform in a pressure cooker as he’s only been given very limited minutes. I think the team is wounded without Perese’s forward moving presence and discipline. Why not start Perese for Paisami and bring Foketi in off the bench? I think it’s hard for the coaches to be detached with their selections when they are close to the players as opposed to having a 3rd person perspective!!!
WALLABIES TEAM: Latu starts, Foketi to debut, Daugunu and prop stars return
I think our centres for next year should look sonething like: 12 Kerevi, 13 Ikitau and 23 Perese
—-–Yes, yes & yes (100%).
Coach's Corner Issue 33: What now for the Wallaby midfield?
If you hadn’t watched any Rugby for a few weeks, you would be forgiven for thinking that its England V Barbarians. Optimistically, I hope we are pleasantly surprised! However, I’m not a gambling man this week as I lost all my reserve booty last week betting on the WBs V Scotland.
WALLABIES TEAM: Beale starts at 15, Tupou AND Alaalatoa out, prop set for 'wild' debut
Sure, feel free to use the old chestnut Tiger 😊
Dear Hunter ... bring your strong game, but bring your smart game too
Thank you for a wonderful article! This really resonates with a lot of people. As it stands, I just hope Paisami brings a lot more of the dove and a touch less of the lion (accuracy with aggression). A mature QC showed us all that this truly is the recipe for success. Horan, the human Gazelle is another classic example. At the moment, we are trying to polish a scratched car with a hammer. Perese went above and beyond toward earning a start for this game. However, I do Value DR as a coach and appreciate his loyalty and that he’s trying to build a squad over time.
Dear Hunter ... bring your strong game, but bring your smart game too
I needed to read this! This is what happens when RA do a job on one of their own. Can somebody please kick me in the knackers, it will distract me from the pain. Good article nevertheless!
Eddie perfect: From 'Bodyline' to RWC blowout this is how Jones has dominated Wallabies in seven straight
– I am not usually a fan of referee focused analysis, although I am quite open to this article as it is done by someone unbiased, well researched, image/video supported and written by person whose knowledge of the game is well founded and far superior to my own.
– I do not encourage one eyed referee blaming as its just ugly and only seems to reek of victim consciousness. The real champion teams do not make it to the top with this kind of attitude. They have the excellence to take the decision away from the referee altogether.
– Yes, officialdom in World Rugby can improve and needs to improve. Nobody wants to watch a game where the attacking team is being disadvantage, however, the Wallabies made it easy for Mr. Poite to focus on them as they demonstrated an extremely low EQ (emotional quotient) across the board. What is more, inconsistent arbitration will always be a factor while sports exists. Ultimately, without referees there is not match and the world beaters will always focus on what they can control. The referee is not one of those things, but EQ and discipline absolutely are.
– The extremely generous Wallabies left a guaranteed 12 points out on Murrayfield and a possible 17 points. That does not look like a team that talks of Rugby world cups. It seems the Wallabies need to have more emphasis on sport psychology sessions in their preparation to be in the right head space. It was a big part of Richie McCaw preparation (preparing for and dealing with dark moments). If you are not preparing for dark moments, you are not preparing to lift Sir William Webb Ellis. And no, I am not from New Zealand, but I do encourage any genuine rugby fan to watch ‘Chasing Great’ (Richie McCaw).
– I appreciate this article by Nick Bishop as it kind of soothed some of my frustration and pain as a WBs supporter. More important though, this well informed piece can act as the catalyst to take the conversation to EQ, which is the missing piece in the WBs armoury across the board at the moment. The difference between a good team and a great team! They have the; aggression, skill and desire, but ultimately low EQ is low percentage rugby.
– No team will be remembered in the annals of time for bulling Scotland in a losing match. Conversely, winning said match by 10 points over a worthy opponent at home would linger far longer. Rugby is an intelligent game, let us be intelligent and enjoy the game they play in heaven.
– P.S Mr. Rennie Please start Izaia Perese in lieu Hunter Paisami.
You aren't imagining it... proof the Wallabies were hard done by
In hindsight I was being quite kind when saying pre-game that the Wallabies would lose by 12+ points. Regardless of the All Blacks form, to win at Eden park you need both a legacy team and a legacy team that is performing consistently. This squad is currently neither, but I think we might see something better as we close in on the 2027 WC.
Under the Pump: Can Foley back it up? Will Fainga'a find his range? What do we expect from the Barrett bros?