Analysis: The Wallabies successfully attacked South Africa with breakneck speed in the Adelaide sun. But a night Test in Sydney will suit the Boks far more | SMHsport
“Australian pace attack blitzes South Africa at the start of the Adelaide Oval Test”: a not-uncommon report when it comes to cricket. But a highly unusual one when it comes to rugby.
So quickly was the ball being recirculated at the breakdown that as the match wore on the Australians themselves were in danger of being embarrassed by it. Quick as he was, halfback Nic White struggled at times to get to the next ruck to shift the ball. So, it may have been only a temporary respite at the Adelaide Oval. Perhaps a very temporary one indeed because indications are that Smith and Marx will play a more substantial role in the re-match at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on Saturday.Yet, as the cricket scribes might venture, Australia exploited the favourable Adelaide conditions quite brilliantly. Openside flanker McReight shone as his many supporters knew he could, but he did so on the back of a hard-working pack.
There are other concerns. Australia lost four lineout throws before halftime and, although Fainga’a is highly valuable in general play, it might be time to return to the more reliable Dave Porecki.
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