Italy v Australia
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@NTA said in Italy v Australia:
@Chris-B given we're in the second rank now for RWC qualification, might as well give some blokes a rest.
At this rate we will be lucky to get knocked out in the QFs. Of our own RWC.
Won't be the first

And we'll be happy to contribute. Fail to believe we won't be in the same group. Again.
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@Chris-B said in Italy v Australia:
@NTA said in Italy v Australia:
@cgrant said in Italy v Australia:
Losing Ikitau and Wright plus the non selection of Skelton are reasons why the Wallabies aren't firing. Lack of depth.
Can't agree.
While they're excellent players, we've got 4 fucking professional teams to pick from and we can't get anyone capable?
I've only watched highlights but the usual issues appear to be there: defensive alignment, fitness, and cohesion.
These guys aren't battle-hardened. That's why we aren't getting results, only injuries
Played a Lions series and Rugby Championship - and Super rugby, where almost every game was a dogfight to qualify - might be running out of steam.
I think so. It's been a hard year fixture wise for them.