It’s the time of the year when most workplaces shut down for the festive period. But Rugby Australia is sweating on a pair of massive calls as the year winds to a close.
The Wallabies and All Blacks played the British and Irish Lions unions a combined nine times this year and lost only twice. The Anzacs can still play footy.
Rugby columnist
Don’t confuse a concept like cricket’s Indian Premier League with what looks a series of exhibition games in non-rugby locales.
Joe Schmidt took Ireland to the top of world rugby,but his coaching style caused a split within the squad. He returns to Dublin with a Wallabies side desperate to finish the spring tour on a high.
Sports Reporter
From the wreckage of the Eddie Jones era,the coach has led the Wallabies to within two wins of a grand slam. But as it stands,he’s set to walk away after next year’s Lions series.
Rob Valetini finished his 2024 with a strong performance in Dublin,but the breakaway believes there is far more to come from the Wallabies.