The Wallabies faced Georgia at Allianz Stadium in a blustery, half-full setting, with veteran prop Allan Alaalatoa captaining the team and 10 changes to the starting side after a series sweep over Wales. Georgia, coached by Richard Cockerill, aimed to showcase their physicality and defensive prowess to secure a victory.
The match saw Georgia making a late change with Beka Gorgadze unable to play due to injury, and Beka Saginadze taking over the captaincy. Despite a strong performance from Georgia, including an upset victory over Japan, the Wallabies ultimately triumphed. Schmidt’s back-to-basics approach to coaching brought the team success, with promising performances from players like Hunter Paisami, Filipo Daugunu, and Tom Wright.
After securing back-to-back wins for the first time in three years and a series victory over Wales, the Wallabies showed signs of progress under Schmidt’s leadership. The match against Georgia was an opportunity for the coach to assess a wider range of talent within the squad, setting the stage for future challenges against the Springboks.
While Georgia proved to be a competitive opponent, the Wallabies showcased efficiency and accuracy in their play, traits that have been lacking in previous performances. The victory over Georgia, ranked 12th in the world, was another step in the right direction for Australia as they strive to return to the top ranks of international rugby.
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