Australia Vs Fiji

The team enjoyed another successful game Vs a spirited Fiji in very tough conditions. Not only was it played at a hectic pace but the temperature was 30degrees +.
Although the Coaches weren’t too happy with our 1st half performances a 55-12 victory was still something to smile about after the game. The lead up to the game was something most players I’m sure will remember for a long time. The amount of support the Wallabies are getting is fantastic.
Not just at games but also in the streets of Montpellier we are overwhelmed with the amount of Green & Gold we are seeing. There were reportedly 30,000 Aussies who made the trip to the south of France for the Australia - Fiji game and from a players point of view we can’t thank them enough. It was a busy & memorable night in town last night. Most players spent a good hour or two mingling with fans in the streets while we got to catch up with friends and family too. At one stage I looked around & could see Matt Dunning surrounded by fans generously giving up his limited time allowed out to chat & take photos with all the well wishes. And for once he got to walk in the hotel foyer with the majority of the squad smack bang on 12am. With only a 6 day turn around before our last pool game Vs Canada on Saturday, the players were asked to enjoy the night but be home early and in a responsible state. We have rapped up 1st place on our pool and look like facing the winner on England Vs Tonga in two weeks time. Having said that, it is still business as usual Vs the Canadians this Saturday in Bordeaux. Its extremely important we play well leading into the finals and I’m sure I speak on behalf of all players we don’t want to face another half time dressing down from the coach like the one we received yesterday after a poor 1st 40minutes Vs Fiji. In response to all the comments received on last weeks story I’d have to say that it’s a good thing the NRL grand final is on this week because while most of the Wallabies are keen followers of League, myself included, the attention of all sporting lovers will hopefully turn to the Rugby World Cup the following week, just in time for all the big games to begin. And thanks to all my old “school colleagues “ for keeping in touch. I’m not yet convinced the name next to the comment is who they say they are but it’s all to exciting for me, I’m staying out of it.
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