Rugby Championship '21 (Team Stats)

TRIES:

1. New Zealand (28)
2. Australia (19)
3. South Africa (12)
4. Argentina (05)
   

CLEAN BREAKS:

1. New Zealand (46)
2. Australia (42)
3. Argentina (13)
4. South Africa (10)

CARRIES:

1. New Zealand (662)
2. Australia (636)
3. Argentina (570)
4. South Africa (460)

METRES CARRIED:

1. New Zealand (5115)
2. Australia (4712)
3. Argentina (3100)
4. South Africa (2856)

1. New Zealand (140)
2. Australia (134)
3. Argentina (84)
4. South Africa (75)

LINEOUTS WON:

1. South Africa (88.5%)
2. New Zealand (84.8%)
3. Australia (83.1%)
4. Argentina (83.1%)

OFFLOADS:

1. New Zealand (63)
2. Australia (52)
3. Argentina (30)
4. South Africa (14)

SCRUMS:

1. New Zealand (85%)
2. Argentina (79%)
3. South Africa (74%)
4. Australia (72%)

RUCKS WON:

1. Australia
2. Argentina
3. New Zealand
4. South Africa

1. Argentina (6)
2. South Africa (5)
3. Australia (4)
4. New Zealand (1)

Well Augie is guess we had it all wrong when we said Harrassmiss’ tactics were sub standard. The Boks last in 6 out of 10 performance metrics. But I guess stats just lie.

It would have surprised me twenty-years ago, but no more. The signs are obvious that we need a lot of work. One win doesn't turn the tide, it buys time. But the trends show we are not making necessary growth. Part coaching, part personnel. If we want to really assert ourselves as world champions, not mere cup holders, we're going to have to do a lot better than this. At least we have the EOYT to find some breathing room. I don't believe skills under the high ball are developed enough in this generation to stop us up north. I think we'll win all three. That'll keep José going into the next World Cup.