Author: Hugh Adams

Wallabies, Waratahs and Northern Suburbs supporter. Twitter: @Hughadams01

The Wallabies were simply outplayed after South Africa broke their 42-year drought in Brisbane. The perfect conditions at Suncorp Stadium delivered some exciting running rugby, particularly in the first half. The Match First Half In the sixth minute the South African’s used their forward pods to crash over to take the early lead. The Wallabies’ intent to spread the ball wide to tire the big Springbok pack backfired early with the South Africans helping themselves to multiple intercepts. The Wallabies were given a lot of opportunity, especially after Willem Alberts was yellow carded for a deliberate knockdown, but were unable…

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James Horwill has been ruled out of this weeks Rugby Championship match against the Springboks after suffering a hamstring strain at training. The injury is believed to be at the “lower-end in terms of severity” however, Mckenzie has decided not to risk him for this weekend and possibly next weekend against the Puma’s in Perth as well. After a hamstring tear in 2012 put Horwill out for most of the season it is understandable as to why the Wallabies coaching and medical staff are keen to not take any risks. Kane Douglas will take his spot in the starting line-up…

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