Wallabies player rating - vs South Africa
The Wallabies opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a 17-35 defeat to the Springboks.
Two bombed tries and a yellow card resulted in the Wallabies again leaving Ellis Park empty-handed.
Leezil Hendricks rates the Australian player:
15 Tom Banks
There was loads of pressure on the fullback during his first test start. Not quite producing his lethal runs but did enough to keep his side in the contest. Helped set up Dane Haylett-Petty’s try and his boot was of good use.
6/10
14 Dane Haylett-Petty
The only thing was that the wing had a few good moments under the high ball and scored the team’s first try, other than that he was far from his best. He missed a costly try-scoring opportunity in the 34th minutes and also had a series of blunders in the second half.
4/10
13 Tevita Kuridrani
Had a very quiet game, the centre failed to make his infamous linebreaks and was replaced in the 58th minutes.
4/10
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12 Samu Kerevi
The Reds captain caused massive headaches for the Boks’ defence. Showed great skills with lethal running and beat a few defences. He also made more than a handful of tackle. Certainly one of his team’s best performers.
8/10
11 Reece Hodge
The wing was far from an attacking weapon. He struggled under highball and could not get his hands on the ball.
4/10
10 Bernard Foley
The No.10 was in good form a made noteworthy runs. He combined well with Kurthley Beale for the Wallabies’ second try.
6/10
9 Nic White
The scrumhalf produced a good performance. He read the game well and pin-point kicks got his side in the right areas. Showed good speed to the breakdown and passing were also very impressive. Certainly a good display.
8/10
8 Isi Naisarani
He was not the worse in the starting line-up but the NO.8 far from a breakdown threat, therefore, failed to apply pressure on the Springboks’ loose trio.
5/10
7 Michael Hooper (captain)
Like usual the captain was all over the show, he made tackles, made loads of runs., However, failed to make a steal at the breakdown.
6/10
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6 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Could have had a try, but Kerevi’s pass was ruled forward – unfortunate for the flank, who put in a solid performance against the likes of Pieter-Steph – which is certainly not easy.
7/10
5 Rory Arnold
The lock was impressive at the lineout. He was very good in defence, especially when it came to the rolling maul. Made his tackles and had a few carries.
7/10
4 Izack Rodda
Linked up well with Arnold, but the lock was far from his industrious self.
5/10
3 Sekope Kepu
Struggled in the scrums and conceded a couple of scrum penalties as Tendai Mtawarira got the better of him. Kepu was replaced in the 46th minute.
3/10
2 Folau Fainga’a
Strong performance from the hooker, his lineout throw-ins was fine, however, the scrummaging was a massive challenge for him.
5/10
1 James Slipper
Put in a solid display but left the field in the 48th minutes after taking an accidental knee in the head in a tackle.
6/10
Replacements:
16 Jordan Uelese (on for Fainga’a, 65th minute)
Lasted juts two minutes as he made a hit on Schalk Brits but came out second best.
17 Harry Johnson-Holmes (on for Slipper, 48th minute)
A really tough introduction as conceded an early penalty in the scrum. Nonetheless made a could of runs and tackles.
5/10
18 Taniela Tupou (on for Kepu, 46th minute)
Within seven minutes of taking the field, the prop was handed a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Rynhardt Elstadt. Certainly a very disastrous incident for the Wallabies who conceded two tries during his absence.
4/10
19 Rob Simmons (On for Rodda, 58th minute)
Solid effort after coming on for Rodda. Reliable at the set-piece.
5./10
20 Jack Dempsey
Not enough time to be rated.
21 Will Genia (on for White, 64th minute)
Impeccable service to Beale, who made a break and set up Foley’s try. With more time he could have made a huge impact.
6/10
22 Matt To’omua (On for Kuridranie, 58th minutes)
Made a couple of tackles but had a massive defensive laps as failed to tackle Hershell Janjites, who sniped past the Wallaby for a try.
4/10
23 Kurtley Beale (On for Banks, 58th minutes)
The backs’ presence sparked Australia back into the contest. Made some lethal runs and instigated Bernard Foley’s try.
Comments on RugbyPass
A wallaby front-row of Bell, Blake and Tupou…now that would be hefty
1 Go to comments“But with an exceptional pass accuracy rating “ Which apart from Roigard is not a feature of any of the other 9s in NZ. Kind of basic for a Black 9 dont.you. think? Yet we keep seeing FC and TJ being rated ahead of him? Weird if it’s seen as vital to get our backline beating in your face defences.
1 Go to commentsThanks BeeMc! Looks like many teams need extra time to settle from the quadrennial northern migration. I think generally the quality of the Rugby has held up. Fiji has been fantastic and fun to watch
13 Go to commentsLets compare apples with apples. Lyon sent weak team the week before, but nobody raised an eyebrow. Give the South African teams a few years to build their depth, then you will be moaning that the teams are too strong.
41 Go to commentsDid footballs agents also perform the scout role at some time? I’m surprised more high profile players haven’t taken up the occupation, great way to remain in the game and use all that experience without really requiring a lot of specific expertise?
1 Go to commentsSuper rugby is struggling but that has little to do with sabbaticals. 1. Too many teams from Aust and NZ - should be 3 and 4 respectively, add in 2 from Japan, 1 possibly 2 from Argentina. 2. Inconsistent and poor refereeing, admittedly not restricted to Super rugby. Only one team was reffed at the breakdown in Reds v H’Landers match. Scrum penalty awarded in Canes v Drua when No 8 had the ball in the open with little defence nearby - ideal opportunity to play advantage. Coming back to Reds match - same scrum situation but ref played advantage - Landers made 10 yards and were penalised at the breakdown when the ref should have returned to scrum penalty. 3. Marketing is weak and losing ground to AFL and NRL. Playing 2 days compared with 4. 4. Scheduling is unattractive to family attendance. Have any franchises heard of Sundays 2pm?
11 Go to commentsAbsolutely..all they need is a chance in yhe playoffs and I bet all the other teams will be nervous…THEY KNOW HOW TO WIN IM THE PLAYOFFS..
2 Go to commentsI really hope he comes back and helps out with some coaching.
1 Go to commentsI think we are all just hoping that the Olympic 7s doesn’t suffer the same sad fate as the last RWC with the officials ruining the spectacle.
1 Go to commentsPersonally, I’ve lost the will to even be bothered about the RFU, the structure, the participants. It’s all a sham. I now simply enjoy getting a group of friends together to go and watch a few games a year in different locations (including Europe, the championship, etc). I feel extremely sorry for the real fans of these clubs who are constantly ignored by the RFU and other administrators. I feel especially sorry for the fans of clubs in the Championship who have had considerable central funding stripped away and are then expected to just take whatever the RFU put to them. Its all a sham, especially if the failed clubs are allowed to return.
10 Go to commentsI’m guessing Carl Hayman would have preferred to have stayed in NZ with benefit of hindsight. Up north there is the expectation to play twice as many games with far less ‘player management’ protocols that Paul is now criticising. Less playing through concussions means longer, healthier, careers. Carter used as the eg here by Paul, his sabbatical allowed him to play until age 37. OK its not an exact science but there is far more expectations on players who sign for Top 14 or Engl Prem clubs to get value for the huge salaries. NZR get alot wrong but keeping their best players in NZ rugby is not one of them. SA clubs are virtually devoid of their top players now, no thanks. They cant threaten the big teams in the Champions Cup, the squads have little depth. Cant see Canes/Chiefs struggling. Super has been great this year, fantastic high skill matches. Drua a fantastic addition and Jaguares will add another quality team eventually. Aus teams performing strongly and no doubt will benefit with the incentive of a Lions tour and a home RWC. Let Jordie enjoy his time with Leinster, it will allow the opportunity for another player to emerge at Canes in his absence.
11 Go to commentsLove that man, his way to despise angry little men is so funny ! 😂
4 Go to comments“South African franchises would be powerhouses if we had all our overseas based players back in situ. We would have the same unbeatable aura the Toulouses, Leinsters or Saracens of this world have had over the last decade or so.” Proof that Jake white does not understand the economics of the game in SA. Players earning abroad are not going to simply come back and represent the bulls. But they might if they have a springbok contract.
24 Go to commentsA lot of fans just joined in for the fun of it! We all admire O'Gara and what he has done for La Rochelle
4 Go to commentsThe RFU will find a way to mess this up as usual. My bet is there will be no promotion into the the Premiership, only relegation into National League One. Hopefully they won’t parachute failed clubs into the league at the expense of clubs who have battled for promotion.
10 Go to commentsWell that’s the contracts for RG and Jordie bought and paid for. Now, what are the chances we can persuade Antoine to hop over with all the extra dosh we’ll have from living at the Aviva & Croke next season…??? 🤑🤑🤑
35 Go to commentsWow, that’s incredible. Great for rugby.
35 Go to commentsYou probably read that parling is going to coach the wallaby lineout but if not before now you have.
17 Go to commentsIf someone like Leo Cullen was in O’Gara’s place I don’t hear Boo-ing. It’s not just that La Rochelle has hurt Leinster and O’Gara is their Irish boss. It’s the needle that he brings and the pantomime activity before the game around pretending that Munster were supporting LaRochelle just because O’Gara is from Cork. That’s dividing Irish provinces just to get an advantage for his French Team. He can F*ck right off with that. BOOOOO! (but not while someone is lying injured)
4 Go to commentsDid the highlanders party too hard before the game? They were the pits.
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