On Saturday night the World Champion New Zealand Rugby Union team ran out their strongest side possible and approached the game like they just needed to turn up. What they didn't account for was a resilient 4th string Australian side to stand up and play with pride and determination, something that has been missing all season. Considering Australia had about ten players who would not have been selected if all players were eligible it was a good result for Australia even if it was a draw.
Australia needed to come out strong early and show New Zealand that it was not going to be a cake walk for a side that is used to winning. Also Australia needed to play a whole game and not just glimpses here and there. In general it was Australia's defence that ensured the game was drawn and to hold a New Zealand side tryless is no mean feat.
What I want to talk about though are the two areas in the game that cost Australia victory............
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