Sat, July 17, 2021, 08/11 BST
First published on Sat, July 17th, 2021, May 10th BST
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2 minutes: Australia 0-0 France – Slow ball early from France, so that Couilloud kicks up and is buried by the onrushing banks. Jaminet then breaks the line on the left edge and crosses halfway. France then steps in to consolidate its territorial advantage. Daugunu is already in the hands of coaches who sustained a right wrist injury when they tried to bring down Jaminet. He got a terrible figure and has just been beaten by the French full-back, Reece Hodge is already in the game on the right wing.
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Who will raise the bicentenaire trophy? In 80 minutes (plus half time) we will find out from now on …
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We all know that Advance Australia Fair looks like a monotonous nursery rhyme with La Marseillaise, but the three singers Australia chose for this series all absolutely beat the Bejeezus out of every note and it with every breath with the French included. Nice try.
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The result was the two sides, France all in blue, with a cheeky white cock on the right breast and a much plumper, proud red one on the left breast.
The wallabies are in their new gold with green trim, gold-plated with the unmistakable purple branding of a pastry chef from England’s West Midlands.
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â ?? It’s time to make winning part of our DNA ????? asks David Campese. Losing tonight is certainly not an option for an Australian team in a delicate transition phase.
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Dave Rennie just said a few words. He wants the wallabies to be « physical », especially after the attack. And he also demanded accuracy, speed and smart pedaling. The latter was noticeably missing in this series so far, as Australia runs at all costs.
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This series was my first look at rugby on Nine / Stan here in Australia and I’ve been pretty impressed so far. The actual call is right down the line, and refreshingly it was missing that the rabid barrack rugby can fall victim. The overall tone is inviting and relaxed – it doesn’t take itself too seriously – but at the same time there is a clear focus on insight and added value. Allana Ferguson is excellent.
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Changing perceptions can be difficult, but finally â ???? and possibly just in time â ???? a refreshing breeze of change, if not a storm at full force, is palpable. « A line in the sand » is the phrase that has been used and studied the new mission statement released by World Rugby on Wednesday â ???? everything from strategic goals to potentially far-reaching, fundamental litigation cases â ?? It’s only fair to report the first signs of real determination and more collaborative problem-solving.
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The conditions in Brisbane are mild and dry for the series maker, but a westerly breeze can become a factor. Australia have won eight straight wins at Lang Park and they will be delighted that the series’s decision is on such favorable ground.
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Michael Hooper has left the Ruggeroos warm-up to speak to the TV presenters. The resulting word cloud would be overwritten by “believe”, while the Australian skipper also claimed that “the statistics are really good” from the first two matches? Results will only follow when the gold jerseys are « sharpened » in the event of the breakdown.
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In case you missed it, the full schedule for the remainder of Australia’s international season has been announced.
Bledisloe Cup New Zealand – Wallabies, Saturday August 7th at Eden Park, Auckland at 5:05 p.m. AEST
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In Come Props Sipili Falatea and Enzo Forletta, lock Romain Taofifenua, flanker Dylan Cretin, fly-half Antoine Hastoy, center Pierre-Louis Barassi and winger Teddy Thomas.
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After supporting the same 23 for two games in a row, Dave Rennie has heralded the changes – seven in total at Start XV – for the crucial test. How many are the result of three games in a confined space and how many are for the form, only Rennie knows.
On the other side are Tate McDermott, Len Ikitau, Darcy Swain, Allan Alaalatoa, Lachie Swinton, Isi Naisarani and Filipo Daugunu.
Taniela Tupou, Matt Philip, Rob Valetini, Jake Gordon and Matt Toâ ?? omua all fall on the bench, where they are accompanied by the incoming couple Jordan Uelese and Reece Hodge.
“When planning the series against a strong French team, we always knew that it would require a full team performance, and that we’ll see on Saturday night, ”Rennie said in a statement. « As always, we have selected a team that deserves the right to wear the gold jersey and we are confident that they will get the job done in Brisbane. » ???
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Hello everyone and welcome to the live coverage of the third and final test of the series between the Wallabies & France. Kick-off at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane is 8:00 p.m. AEST.
Then again with feeling, because this balanced series comes to an end with a winner-all-decider. With â ???? allâ ???? I mean the Trophée des Bicentenaires, which is always won when these occasional enemies cross. And until just now I mean, it’s one test apiece and 49 – all on the cumulative scoreboard from the first two clashes.
It’s testament to the depth of French rugby that they were so tough up to this leg of a tour with a Second choice group have fought. But for a disastrous final game in the first Test, they could head back to Queensland with the series sewn up.
It was an enigmatic pair of trips to Australia. They were up front most of the time, but their game was also riddled with mistakes and indiscipline, while some of Michael Hooper’s appearances as captain on the field seemed somewhat presumptuous with hindsight.
Trainer Dave Rennie will have had a lot to consider after a close second Test defeat earlier this week. « We were disappointed with the result in Melbourne and will correct that with greater accuracy and composure at important moments at Suncorp Stadium. » He said.
I will be back shortly with line ups and more, and if you have something If you want to contribute to tonight’s blog you can do so by sending me emails or tweets.
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