Fallout from Win Continues

Now this is more like it from the Aussies.  Calls to axe the skipper, and a wringing of hands at the fact that due to a lack of depth, there is no other first five eighth to come in and take over from Larkham.  Both men had very average games on Saturday night, however it is interesting to see how quickly the worm turns in this game.  For Greg Gowden’s article calling for the head of Gregan and making several other interesting observations, click here.  Former coaches are reveling in the disarray in the present ‘woeful’ wallabies.  Click here for more on that.

But they don’t just stop there, Nathan Sharp is distracted and the entire team seems to be performing below par…and all this after a win!  This sort of fall out and division within the ranks wont be helping the preparation for the World Cup next year, nor the next test match.  The Wallabies are a confidence side, and it will be at an all time low at the moment.  Spiros Zavos takes a less controversial road, by suggesting that the Wallabies test other players before the World Cup, while retaining Gregan should they need him.  This seems like a good idea, and Gregan’s ‘rest’ from international football that has been getting so much publicity would be the ideal opportunity.  For more from Zavos, click here.  Eddie Jones also has his two cents worth here.  I wonder if he was none too impressed by Gregan’s refusal to answer questions about his role in the downfall of Jones…wouldn’t be the first time he has ended a coaches career…anyone remember Nucifora?

Out of form, and out of favour, prop Mat Dunning hasn’t done his chances of going on tour at the end of this year any good by having ‘an accident with a hinge on a taxi door’ on Saturday night.  Details at this stage are sketchy, however I wouldn’t expect it to stay that way.  Dunning is to face a Warratahs disciplinary committee over the incident.  For more on that click here.

Good news, it seems that coach Henry is acting in relation to the line out woes.  Robin Brooke has been called in to assist in that area (after having previously said he would not be able to due to business and personal commitments).  I can only say that it is about time something was done, and I am glad that there seems to be some plan now.  Let’s hope that Brooke and Henry are able to turn things around and make the lineout a bit more of a competitive area for the All Blacks.  Click here for more on that.