Rugby Wrap Up | French Folly, Puma Apologies, Wary Wallabies, Woeful Welsh

While pundits everywhere express dismay over the absence of creativity and flair borne from too much damned kicking, George Hook, Steve Lewis and Matt McCarthy roll up their shirt sleeves and go the extra Autumn rugby mile in this week’s show.

Premium feature exclusive to TheXV.Rugby - Free Trial Loss leaders Two major losses in the last 12 months could be the emotional fuel that rebuilds the All Blacks. Gregor Paul Stand-off supreme Ian Foster’s biggest challenge in 2021 may be getting the best out of Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga. Patrick McKendry Fullback gambit The All Blacks' dual-playmaker strategy requires a demanding skillset from NZ fullbacks. Tom Vinicombe Charmed life All Blacks captains have seemingly been subject to different rules because of their reputation. Gregor Paul Annus mirabilis He started the year a hopeful sevens player but Caleb Clarke ended 2020 as a global superstar. Tom Vinicombe

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