The Wallabies are halfway there. Australia’s bid for a first Grand Slam of the home unions in 40 years is off to a great start after a last-gasp win over England and a thumping of Wales. The end-of-year European tour might be about to get tougher.
Australia n players celebrate winning the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between Wales and Australia at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Australia n players celebrate winning the Autumn Nations series rugby union match between Wales and Australia at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Australia ’s Harry Potter during a team run at The Lensbury Resort, Teddington, Britain, Friday Nov. 8, 2024.
Then come the Irish a week later. They are the No. 2-ranked team in the world, behind South Africa, and the reigning Six Nations champions.Before that, though, Scotland — a team that can blow hot and cold, but has undoubted match winners in the backline like flyhalf Finn Russell and center Huw Jones — should offer a stern examination for a new-look Australia team containing an 18th debutant in 2024 alone.
Also returning to the lineup are captain and No. 8 Harry Wilson, openside flanker Carlo Tizzano and scrumhalf Jake Gordon.Schmidt is fully aware that Scotland is in a very different place to the Wallabies. Schmidt said Australia’s buildup has been complicated this week because freezing temperatures have meant training fields have been unplayable.
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