In the recent Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park, the Wallabies fell short against the All Blacks, losing 33-24. Disciplinary errors and crucial mistakes by James O’Connor amplified the setback. Here’s how the Wallabies fared individually in this intense match.
Max Jorgensen, at full-back, faltered initially under high balls but found his rhythm post-half-time, yet still failed to fully unleash his potential, earning a 6. Wing Harry Potter, despite a rocky start and a late yellow card for a team blunder, managed to score and somewhat redeem himself, scoring a 5. Centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, tightly marked by the Kiwis, scored a 6 for his subdued performance. Len Ikitau stood out with his relentless drives, deserving an 8 for his efforts.
On the wing, Corey Toole was underutilized and invisible at times, mirroring Potter's score of 5. Fly-half James O’Connor struggled with pivotal errors, notably in his kicking game, which saw him rated at 4. Tate McDermott, with limited playtime before being sidelined, remained unrated.
Harry Wilson, despite his need for better referee relations, was solid in his role, scoring a 7. Fraser McReight matched this score through his omnipresence in the loose. Tom Hooper and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto both impressed with their physicality, each earning an 8. However, Nick Frost and Taniela Tupou couldn’t exert their usual influence, scoring 6 and 5 respectively.
Billy Pollard and James Slipper both put in commendable efforts, each scoring a 7. The replacements had a mixed impact; Ryan Lonergan shone on his debut, but others seemed overly eager, affecting the team’s late-game performance with a collective score of 5.
"We need to clean up our act, discipline cost us dearly today,"
The Wallabies will need to address these discipline issues and on-field errors if they hope to reclaim their footing in future tests. As for the All Blacks, they continue their dominance at Eden Park, leaving the Wallabies to ponder what might have been.
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In the recent Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park, the Wallabies fell short against the All Blacks, losing 33-24. Disciplinary errors and crucial mistakes by James O’Connor amplified the setback. Here’s how the Wallabies fared individually in this intense match.
Max Jorgensen, at full-back, faltered initially under high balls but found his rhythm post-half-time, yet still failed to fully unleash his potential, earning a 6. Wing Harry Potter, despite a rocky start and a late yellow card for a team blunder, managed to score and somewhat redeem himself, scoring a 5. Centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, tightly marked by the Kiwis, scored a 6 for his subdued performance. Len Ikitau stood out with his relentless drives, deserving an 8 for his efforts.
On the wing, Corey Toole was underutilized and invisible at times, mirroring Potter's score of 5. Fly-half James O’Connor struggled with pivotal errors, notably in his kicking game, which saw him rated at 4. Tate McDermott, with limited playtime before being sidelined, remained unrated.
Harry Wilson, despite his need for better referee relations, was solid in his role, scoring a 7. Fraser McReight matched this score through his omnipresence in the loose. Tom Hooper and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto both impressed with their physicality, each earning an 8. However, Nick Frost and Taniela Tupou couldn’t exert their usual influence, scoring 6 and 5 respectively.
Billy Pollard and James Slipper both put in commendable efforts, each scoring a 7. The replacements had a mixed impact; Ryan Lonergan shone on his debut, but others seemed overly eager, affecting the team’s late-game performance with a collective score of 5.
"We need to clean up our act, discipline cost us dearly today,"
The Wallabies will need to address these discipline issues and on-field errors if they hope to reclaim their footing in future tests. As for the All Blacks, they continue their dominance at Eden Park, leaving the Wallabies to ponder what might have been.