Waratahs No.10 Ben Donaldson had the last laugh over his opposite number Carter Gordon in a come-from-behind NSW win.
The Rebels five-eighth has emerged as one of Australia’s form Super Rugby players and a World Cup bolter. It’s a classic overnight success story,years in the making.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones bore witness to a compelling individual battle between two of Australia’s rising playmakers on Sunday.
After a slow start,Michael Hooper has flicked a switch and returned to a dominant force for NSW. Next up is young challenger Fraser McReight.
When Collingwood coach Craig McRae called out his own players for slumping to the ground after their agonising qualifying final loss to Geelong,something resonated with Melbourne Rebels coach Kevin Foote.
Brad Wilkin put a horror stretch of injuries behind him to win a first Wallabies call-up this week,and Jonny Wilkinson helped him get there.
Suliasi Vunivalu has been going backwards in Super Rugby this year,but his selection shows how much value Eddie Jones puts on NRL form – regardless of how long ago.
Cutting out the “stupid” penalties remains on top of the Queensland Reds’ to-do list after another frustrating loss.
It’s clear Melbourne Rebels rookie Kevin Foote has achieved complete buy-in from his players – and the results are highly impressive.
Two late interventions from the video referee and a frantic late scramble saw Melbourne Rebels hold on for a 40-34 win over Queensland Reds at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
With no Eddie Jones drum-beating to distract us,the form of Australia’s most important Super Rugby sides has been sobering viewing.