The Opals have been unable to start their 2022 FIBA Women's World Cup campaign on a winning note, last night falling to France 70-57 in a game that showed the Opals have work to do — especially on the offensive end – to compete against the best teams in the world.
In what was a packed-out Sydney Superdome with 9,291 in attendance, Australian fans were out in force hoping to see an Opals win, but French superstar Gabby Williams had other ideas.
The stadium erupted when the legendary Lauren Jackson checked into the game for the first time, and the 41-year-old – who last played for Australia nine years ago – certainly gave Australia some good minutes in the first half and late in the fourth quarter.
