The Australian defence was very sluggish against the Northern Hemisphere teams. They were too slow to defend within their own 22 and outwitted by the zigzag runs and nimble footwork of the opposition players, especially against Scotland. They were found wanting in terms of speed and agility. At times it seemed that they were not interested at all.
To cite one instance, I could see the Wallaby No. 4 literally limping and not even bothering to challenge when Scotland were in the process of scoring their first try of the second half through the left wing. In all, the Australians conceded 8 tries against Scotland and 4 against England. This is totally unacceptable and they would have to sort this out.
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Subhadeep Roy
Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.
Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.
Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.
Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.
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