Wallabies - Best in World

[The InnFORCEr]

Italy coach Nick Mallett is under no illusions as to the task facing his team when it plays Australia in Florence next month, describing the Wallabies as the best team in the world.

The Azzurri play three internationals in the autumn Test period, against Argentina in Verona on November 13, Australia in Florence a week later and Fiji in Modena on November 27.

But it is the middle of the three tests that has got the South African coach worried.

"In my opinion Australia are today the best team in the world alongside New Zealand," he said.

"They beat South Africa twice in the Tri-Nations and in each of three Tests against the world champions they scored at least 30 points.

"Not everyone can do that. Their backs, alongside New Zealand's, are the most dangerous in international competition and the new interpretations of the laws favour their way of playing and their attacking characteristics."

Mallett was speaking following the earlier announcement of the Wallabies' touring party for their European Tests next month.

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[BDAVEY]

what hes looking for a coaching position in Australia as well.... th AB's are light years infront of all teams

[TOCC]

I don't agree with that BDAVEY
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[zimeric]

neither do i

remember that your "lightyears" is 1 point according to the last match

[normie]

I sort of reluctantly agree with BD (re the ABs, not Nick Mallett looking for a coaching gig in oz); but not lightyears- a country mile perhaps.

[TommyM]

neither do i

remember that your "lightyears" is 1 point according to the last match

And if Giteau had kicked straight (and/or Richie's cheating for his try had been picked up) would have been a comfortable victory!

Think light years is a bit of a stretch

[BeeJay]

Living in Italy for the last 2 years has its rewards - like being able to be in the crowd in Florence!!

Go you good things!!!