The Wallabies' July Nations Championship series was a mixed bag, with some impressive wins and a few missed opportunities. Despite a strong showing in terms of crowd numbers and a competitive performance against the top-ranked sides, the team's overall performance was somewhat underwhelming.
The Wallabies' attack was impressive, with a total of 85 points scored across the three matches. However, they struggled defensively, conceding 85 points in total, with a points differential of only +29. The set piece was a strong suit, with a 100% success rate in scrums and a high lineout success rate.
The team's selection was a point of contention, with the non-selection of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and the failure to bring in an experienced flyhalf when Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson went down. This led to a lack of grunt and a real enforcer, particularly after Tom Hooper also went down.
Overall, the Wallabies' performance was a step in the right direction, but there is still a long way to go. The team will need to build on their strengths and address their weaknesses in order to compete with the top-ranked sides.
The future looks bright for the Wallabies, with the departure of Joe Schmidt and Laurie 'the Lord' Fisher, and the arrival of Les Kiss. Schmidt and his cast of experienced older coaches have imbued the side with the attention to detail needed to keep growing, and the team is now heading in the right direction.
