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Match Highlights - Australia XV vs Super Rugby XV
By Online Editors
The Wallabies trial match at Leichhardt Oval ended up in a convincing win for the Australia XV selection over an assembled Super Rugby XV.
Michael Cheika's side ran out 57-12 victors over the Australian Super Selection with Tom Banks impressing from fullback.
The clash was used as a warm-up for the opening Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 18 August.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika was pleased with what he saw at the Leichhardt with a number of players putting up their hands for Bledisloe selection.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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