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<blockquote data-quote="BPM" data-source="post: 1048615" data-attributes="member: 59968"><p>I still think it's pretty early in French 're-boot' and while the big results might not be there yet. I think it would be very dangerous to dismiss them as you seem to be doing.</p><p></p><p>They've done consistently well at age grade in recent years and a lot of that talent is following the likes of Dupont and Ntamack in to their first team. In 2yrs some of those will have established themselves in the side for a home World Cup.</p><p></p><p>They still lack a bit of the killer instinct to see out tight games and still have the propensity to implode. However, as Umaga's Witness said, they were very close to winning the Six Nations and probably would have won the Autumn Nations Cup if they had played their first choice XV in the final. I can easily see them winning at least one Six Nations between now and the World Cup.</p><p></p><p>Rennie is attempting a similar re-boot with Australia, but is doing so against the backdrop of years of mismanagement from the Aussie rugby administration which has (at least partly) led to a rugby's relative lack of popularity and comparatively very poor Australian franchises. Along with massive competition for talent from League and AFL, it's a very tough set of circumstances to contend with. Australia has some very good emerging talent, but Rennie is having to blood them very early because of a real lack of quality senior players. For example, Lolesio is having to find his way as a test 10 with very little experience either side of him. I don't have the numbers, but Rennie must have handed out a massive amount of new caps during his short tenure. He really did have to rip it up and start again and deserves a huge amount of credit for having the bravery to actually do it.</p><p></p><p>I'd also question whether the lack of Aussie resources are down to 'poaching' or down to players actively seeking better opportunities.</p><p></p><p>Ultimately, a series win could be really important for both sides. A win for France with a depleted squad makes a statement and gives them a more tangible victory to point to. A win for Australia gives a very young squad a much needed confidence boost.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BPM, post: 1048615, member: 59968"] I still think it’s pretty early in French ‘re-boot’ and while the big results might not be there yet. I think it would be very dangerous to dismiss them as you seem to be doing. They’ve done consistently well at age grade in recent years and a lot of that talent is following the likes of Dupont and Ntamack in to their first team. In 2yrs some of those will have established themselves in the side for a home World Cup. They still lack a bit of the killer instinct to see out tight games and still have the propensity to implode. However, as Umaga’s Witness said, they were very close to winning the Six Nations and probably would have won the Autumn Nations Cup if they had played their first choice XV in the final. I can easily see them winning at least one Six Nations between now and the World Cup. Rennie is attempting a similar re-boot with Australia, but is doing so against the backdrop of years of mismanagement from the Aussie rugby administration which has (at least partly) led to a rugby’s relative lack of popularity and comparatively very poor Australian franchises. Along with massive competition for talent from League and AFL, it’s a very tough set of circumstances to contend with. Australia has some very good emerging talent, but Rennie is having to blood them very early because of a real lack of quality senior players. For example, Lolesio is having to find his way as a test 10 with very little experience either side of him. I don’t have the numbers, but Rennie must have handed out a massive amount of new caps during his short tenure. He really did have to rip it up and start again and deserves a huge amount of credit for having the bravery to actually do it. I’d also question whether the lack of Aussie resources are down to ‘poaching’ or down to players actively seeking better opportunities. Ultimately, a series win could be really important for both sides. A win for France with a depleted squad makes a statement and gives them a more tangible victory to point to. A win for Australia gives a very young squad a much needed confidence boost. [/QUOTE]
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