Rugby Bledisloe Cup, Australia vs New Zealand, Match 3: 3 talking points

Bledisloe Cup
Bledisloe Cup

#3 Kurtley Beale might find it difficult to play beyond the 2019 World Cup:

Kurtley Beale
Kurtley Beale

Beale is one of the more experienced players for the Wallabies and has appeared in 80 tests for them. However, his missed tackle on Liam Squire, which allowed the latter to score a try, underlined his defensive shortcomings and he might find it difficult to extend his international career beyond the 2019 World Cup.

He has already been tried as the fly-half with not-so-impressive results and if he cannot manage to perform his defensive duties in the centre too, it might be time for the Wallabies to look for his replacement.

He would definitely feature in the 2019 World Cup but if he wants to continue his career with the Wallabies after it, he would definitely have to improve his tackling and marking skills considerably. The speed and guile he provides in attack might not be enough to save his place in the side.

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