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David Wilson (68)
They are playing 5 games on this tour and the Italy game was a deliberate capitulation. They still should have won, but they trotted out a C level lineup to preserve the better players. They need the game for $$ so they basically trotted out Australia A. It is what it is, but the ultimate goal is the RWC and that game doesn't impact that IMO.
They already have too many injuries so piling on more game time wasn't the smart move IMO.
The unforgivable Rennie error was Italy. That was a must win game. The largest Rennie Coaching responsibility is the discipline. The Rennie culture problem is inculcating the honourable loss - not by his words, but by the team (coach and players) actions.
It is dumb to consider replacing Rennie - he is achieving things with this team albeit the above issues. That said, a coaching/selection overview is well due. Similar Rugby Australia need to have their skates on for re-considerations after the RWC.
I graciously accept your support in this matter.