'Leaderless, rudderless' - the VMTV panel give their verdict on Australia
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Published 2023-09-24
"I think Eddie let his ego get in the way."
"Leaderless, rudderless, without faith."
Our panel pull no punches on their analysis of Eddie Jones' Australia.
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All Comments (21)
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Wales fan here its absolutely criminal how Eddie treated Hooper. Hooper is pure class an incredible player and outstanding leader
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Actually Rennie was doing well, a couple of close losses to big teams like France and Ireland made his stats look far worse then they actually were. The only reason they lost by a point to Italy was that Donaldson missed a conversion that an under 16 schoolboy regularly puts over. The sacking of Rennie by Hamish McLennan was devastating for the continuity and morale of the Wallabies rebuilding project. McLennan is the real architect of this disaster.
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Imagine how much more upset Matt Williams would have been if Australia went with a 7-1 split?
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Watched the match on STAN, Hooper was in studio. He refused to cut into Jones when they tried to lead him down that path, instead he stood up for him. Hooper is out and out class and too good to play for Jones.
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We've been living on past glories for way too long. Going backwards to Jones was never the answer. The coverage of the RWC in Australia has been dismal reflecting the lack of interest. At the moment everyone is absorbed in the AFL or NRL finals and that's coming off the back of being captivated by Australia's performances in the women's and men's soccer world cups. Rugby Union needed a response. We got one but completely the wrong one needed.
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They let Mack Hansen go , what more do you need to know about the state of Aussie rugby.
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The Australian Defence coach, hand picked mere months previously by Jones, quit (unable to work with Jones) as the squad boarded the plane to Europe. The "current" (and very temporary) Defence coach is a Rugby League coach who has never played or coached Rugby Union... Jones's choice....
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Coach is responsible period. EJ decided not to select the best players in australia for this tournament and surround himself with the staff he wanted so he got what he wanted and it wasnt good enough - Simple
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Best game I have seen from Wales for years. Accurate, strong defence - seemed to have a game plan and stick to it - no aimless kicking and that set piece try was outstanding - so much as everyone is pointing out that Wallabies were shite credit needs to be given where it is due....
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I'm a kiwi, raised in Oz. Love it and their country and people. I was shocked today. Hurt. I believe Eddie completely misread the room that's the WC and his ego got the better of him. Hoops is an icon, a leader amd up there with Savea. What possessed him to leave Hoops at home. Bye Eddie. Not good.
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This is spot on and heartbreaking at the same time😣😢
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Aussie here, agree with everything this panel says. Fair play to Wales who played well against a poor team. All of this is symptomatic of the dysdunctional and inept organisation that Rugby Au has been for well over a decade. Meanwhile NRL and AFL are getting record crowds - even over the past weekend.
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Plus 10 seconds from beating the All Blacks.Dave Rennie very hard done by.
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Matt was saying how good EJ was when England were dreadful! Last 3 years of EJ for England was beyond awful, 20% win rate last 3 six nations( take out Italy) lost at home to Scotland for 1st time in 30 years, destroyed by the Baa Baa’s, what the hell We’re AFU thinking?? Rennie was doing decent job, still EJ got a huge payout for England and will From AFU, millions for complete failure!
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Let's not forget Wales were insanely good to begin with
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Wales did well to win. This is a great result for Welsh rugby. Wales have really done well. Also, I am looking for a good Ireland v Scotland game. I support Scotland. So I want Scotland to win.
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I realise this is just a clip and I'm not watching the whole post-match discussion, but did these guys ever get round to talking about the things that Wales did well?
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Eddie,come and coach Manu Samoa,we will welcome you with open arms👍
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I just love the way people aren't talking about Wales lol. Keep it up and we'll see whoever in the final ;) On a serious note, I feel sorry for Australia
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Good honest discussion 🙂
