The Wallabies are much improved under Les Kiss, but one key area is costing them dearly

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 16, 2026

They’ve improved their lineout, the scrum, their defence and their attack, but if they can’t secure the high ball, they can’t beat the All Blacks.

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