The final International Rugby match of 2024 is now over at the hands of Ireland, who defeated the Wallabies by a three point gap win in front of a brilliant crowd at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, 22-19.
Hats off to Ireland on what it takes to still be the World’s No.1 ranked team, having successfully played catch up after the half break where it was enough to see them out at full-time. We will see more from a few of their best players for the our Lions Tour in July-August 2025 – bring it on.
Meanwhile, love their good start by the Wallabies when they were in a good position earlier on by eight (5-13). But their inability to make some quick decisions really cost them dearly even if it’s by little. Keep working at it & sure there will be more glorious days again soon enough at the earliest with Joe Schmidt.
Now that we’ve hit December 1 from our end to start the long three-month summer, there’s Test Cricket v India with the five-test series trophy at the moment for the next few weeks going into the 2nd Test for the Day/Nighter at Adelaide Oval starting Friday, then come January it’s the three-week long Australian Open Tennis from Melbourne Park.
Can’t wait for that as Rugby will be back at our shores starting with the 11-team Super Rugby season for 2025 (it’s been 30 years now) will start a bit earlier than usual from Feb-June for 16 rounds with two byes – plus there’s a new-look six team Playoffs series before the home Lions tour plus Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup and many more!
Enjoy the rest of your summer and short off-season!
Great to see two of the Irish best loose forwards on show who are both muscular, has lots of experience between them and top-notch powerful to grind no matter how you want it & when you want it. All you have to do is ask them to join for a test drive and they’ll show you how it’s done – even if it’s the toughest on all conditions.
Here comes Josh Van Der Flier on the open flank 7 & Captain Caelan Doris at 8.
They proved to be a massive difference from turning the tide, particularly in the 2nd following the Wallabies’ excellent start, to capping off an unreal win against an improved team under someone they know well before in Joe Schmidt. Now that means business as Ireland continues to keep their spot as their No.1 ranked team.
And it was a close loss from the Wallabies when they need to make quick and clear decisions right from the word go – despite their brilliant start but they’re getting there thanks to Joseph Suaalii (outside 13).
He could’ve won that game had Taniela Tupou been able to pass the ball on time – c’mon Nella, you should be better than that but one of our best tight props also.
Bring on Joseph in a Tahs shirt now because he loves challenges & has done so much with the Sydney Roosters in NRL.