If the All Blacks win it, they will have done it the hard way: this South African team is smart, and their talent goes deep.
Australia did what they tend to do in their 42-7 loss to England in the opening weekend of the WXV competition in Wellington – they moved the ball and competed hard before the professionalism of the other side took over.Credit:England didn’t hit the physical heights they’re capable of, but once they started winning the mauls and scrums the Wallaroos could never get on the front foot defensively and the lopsided defeat was inevitable.
With just two years until the next women’s Rugby World Cup, the gap between the Wallaroos and the top three sides, at least, remains significant. Yes, positive change is coming for the women’s game in Australia, but it might already be too late for 2025.Social media is a good place to avoid on match days. Judging by the comments made during the New Zealand v Argentina semi-final, the Australian referee had one of the all-time shockers.
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