Eddie Jones wasn’t there to watch – as speculation continues over his role as overseer of the national rugby’s men’s and women’s sides – but the women’s rugby revolution in Australia hit an important high last night when the Wallaroos shocked France 29-20 in their WXV1 clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin.
Thumped 42-7 by England in the first round last Friday, the Australians shaped as cannon fodder for a France side that shocked tournament hosts New Zealand 18-17 in the first round. But right from the first whistle, they dominated their higher-ranked opponents, playing with depth and width and executing with polish and precision.
