A look back at highlights of the Wallabies back line play over time including the Grand Slam of 1984 - part 1 of 9 - part 2 here • Wallaby Backline Highl...
Game was very different in those days. It was slow and defense systems was disorganised. No doubt the handling and passing was there but passing and catching has since evolved. Wayne Smith has revolutionised the passing game and every player must learn how to pass both ways
Back in the days when you didn't get put out of the Australian back line for quoting the Bible. Such great names, like Ella, Farr-Jones, Campo, Lynagh, O'Connor, Hawker, Gould and the icing on the cake ... Gordon Bray calling it all.
Those were great world class wallabies. Was fortunate to see some of those players in tour NZ. Rugby was alot more entertaining and a spectator sport then. Professionalism has not improved the game.
When rugby was an exciting, running game, look at all the space, we need to reduce the number of players to13 or even 12, and bring back the good old days of running rugby!
I agree with removing at least one flanker to 14 men. I also think that the remaining flanker can engage on whatever side of the scrum they choose, this could open up the set piece scrums to some exciting plays.
