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Encouraging campaign, but the Wallabies saved their worst for last

Paul Cully Rugby columnist October 5, 2025 — 9.55am Advertisement

1. Wallabies save their worst for last

The Wallabies’ 11th loss in a row to the All Blacks in Perth is an unwanted record that has crept up stealthily, and as it now spans three coaching regimes, it is not solely owned by the current group.

But what will frustrate them after the 28–14 loss — their widest margin of defeat in the Rugby Championship — is the nagging suspicion that they lost too many of the effort areas in the second half.

By my count, there were three kick chases in which the All Blacks showed more urgency, all leading to either turnovers or an accumulation of pressure. While black j

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