Analysis: Maturity the next step after a Wallabies win for the ages | geerob
A Wallabies Test has never started any worse than Saturday’s opener against England and one has rarely finished any better. Well, on the scoreboard at least.
Add in Taniela Tupou’s unavailability and notwithstanding a creeping suspicion the Wallabies are starting to enjoy the challenge of winning with their backs to the wall a little too much, it was one for the ages. Lolesio was not the only player who left the field at Optus Stadium with his reputation enhanced. Second rower Cadeyrn Neville was a revelation in the role of the 33-year-old debutant, Jordan Petaia took his chances to remind everyone of what he is capable, and NSW hooker Dave Porecki - whose only experience with England at Test level wasas Australia beat them at the 2015 World Cup - stepped up to the international stage with ease.