Despite a 33-13 defeat to the All Blacks in Wellington, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt remains optimistic about his team's progress. Schmidt also revealed plans to discuss the Spring Tour with Joseph Suaalii.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt insisted his team is trending in the right direction despite the All Blacks turning on the second-half power in Wellington to overcome Australia and bank another Bledisloe Cup clean sweep.
In stark contrast to the first Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney, the Wallabies looked the stronger side in early and led 13-12 in the final stages of the opening half. At times the Wallabies played with intensity and commitment, particularly in defence. But at other times they allowed the Kiwis to dance in counter-attack and pick apart their defensive connection, and those simple lapses were enough to see the All Black back three slice through for tries, with Caleb Clarke scoring twice and Sevu Reece and Will Jordan also crossing.
“I was really happy with that first half, and I think that try just before half-time was a pretty tough blow to take,” Schmidt said.
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