In the wake of Australia's 14-28 loss to the All Blacks in Perth, the Wallabies' performance lacked the lethal punch needed to convert their moments of brilliance into a victory. Here's how each player stacked up in this Rugby Championship bout.
Max Jorgensen, playing as either wing or full-back, showcased his aerial prowess and managed to disrupt the All Blacks' backline with his dynamic play, although his efforts didn't translate into scoring opportunities, earning him a 6. Harry Potter, ever the relentless competitor, excelled under high balls and was pivotal in a disallowed try, but a mishandled kick allowed the All Blacks to score, leaving him also with a 6. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, closely marked by the opposition, was subdued by Leicester Fainga?anuku, scoring a mere 5.
Centre Len Ikitau, on a more lenient day, avoided a red card and continued his strong form, smartly dotting down a try later in the game to score a 7. Filipo Daugunu was tenacious, disrupting an All Blacks' offensive and adapting to a back-row position by game's end, earning a 6. However, Tane Edmed seemed overwhelmed, his brief moments of finesse overshadowed by errors and missed tackles, meriting only a 3.
Jake Gordon's sharp box kicks and nimble runs earned him a 6, while the forwards had mixed outcomes. Captain Harry Wilson delivered a solid if unspectacular, game scoring 7. Fraser McReight was a nuisance at the breakdown, although his impact was only felt later in the game, granting him an 8.
Tom Hooper's day was marred by a costly yellow card and a missed tackle that led directly to a New Zealand try, tallying up to a disappointing 3. Will Skelton and Nick Frost struggled with discipline and execution, scoring 5 and 4, respectively. Allan Alaalatoa and Billy Pollard faced challenges upfront, each earning a 5, while the veteran James Slipper, in his final match, delivered a solid performance reflective of his storied career, scoring a 6.
The bench brought some improvement but was ultimately underused, a decision that might haunt coach Joe Schmidt, as they collectively scored a 5. The team's overall lackluster set-piece and in-game decisions underscored a day of missed opportunities and strategic misfires.
"We needed more from our bench, and I should have brought James O'Connor in earlier,"
admitted Schmidt post-match, highlighting the tactical errors that cost his team dearly.
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In the wake of Australia's 14-28 loss to the All Blacks in Perth, the Wallabies' performance lacked the lethal punch needed to convert their moments of brilliance into a victory. Here's how each player stacked up in this Rugby Championship bout.
Max Jorgensen, playing as either wing or full-back, showcased his aerial prowess and managed to disrupt the All Blacks' backline with his dynamic play, although his efforts didn't translate into scoring opportunities, earning him a 6. Harry Potter, ever the relentless competitor, excelled under high balls and was pivotal in a disallowed try, but a mishandled kick allowed the All Blacks to score, leaving him also with a 6. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, closely marked by the opposition, was subdued by Leicester Fainga?anuku, scoring a mere 5.
Centre Len Ikitau, on a more lenient day, avoided a red card and continued his strong form, smartly dotting down a try later in the game to score a 7. Filipo Daugunu was tenacious, disrupting an All Blacks' offensive and adapting to a back-row position by game's end, earning a 6. However, Tane Edmed seemed overwhelmed, his brief moments of finesse overshadowed by errors and missed tackles, meriting only a 3.
Jake Gordon's sharp box kicks and nimble runs earned him a 6, while the forwards had mixed outcomes. Captain Harry Wilson delivered a solid if unspectacular, game scoring 7. Fraser McReight was a nuisance at the breakdown, although his impact was only felt later in the game, granting him an 8.
Tom Hooper's day was marred by a costly yellow card and a missed tackle that led directly to a New Zealand try, tallying up to a disappointing 3. Will Skelton and Nick Frost struggled with discipline and execution, scoring 5 and 4, respectively. Allan Alaalatoa and Billy Pollard faced challenges upfront, each earning a 5, while the veteran James Slipper, in his final match, delivered a solid performance reflective of his storied career, scoring a 6.
The bench brought some improvement but was ultimately underused, a decision that might haunt coach Joe Schmidt, as they collectively scored a 5. The team's overall lackluster set-piece and in-game decisions underscored a day of missed opportunities and strategic misfires.
"We needed more from our bench, and I should have brought James O'Connor in earlier,"
admitted Schmidt post-match, highlighting the tactical errors that cost his team dearly.