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Brian Smith’s Analysis – Subarashii
When the Wallabies pick Reece Hodge at fly half, and four Fijian-born players in the outside backs,...

Brian Smith November 5, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – Barbarian Spirit
Spending the last week with the Barbarians was a lot of fun and hopefully the way we...

Brian Smith November 3, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – Targeted Attack
There was much to like about the Wallabies attack against the Pumas in Mendoza, and the coaching...

Brian Smith October 9, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – Excellent Urgency
Sitting up until the wee hours of the morning on Sunday was well worth it. The Wallabies...

Brian Smith October 2, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – Coachable Support Play
A couple of weeks ago, a coach asked me how to coach support play. To be honest,...

Brian Smith September 18, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – The Fightback
The Lunacy of Optimism At some time, all coaches are faced with the task of getting their...

Brian Smith August 27, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis: Red Zone Attack
The Set Up As a Wallabies supporter, it’s hard to stomach the result and it’s natural to...

Brian Smith August 21, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – Farrell Steps Up
Jonny’s Boy Owen Farrell’s trusted right foot is one of the main reasons Warren Gatland’s Lions have...

Brian Smith July 11, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – Barrett’s Boot Bigger Factor Than Red Card
That Red Card What a game it was in Wellington last night. Much will be made of...

Brian Smith July 3, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – The Italian Job
It might have been ugly but a win is a win and the record books will show...

Brian Smith June 26, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – Plucky Scots got Lucky
Plucky or Lucky The Wallabies will be bitterly disappointed with the result against Scotland but for mine...

Brian Smith June 18, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis: Good Start
Wallabies Coach Michael Cheika will be happy with Australia’s first hit out of the Test Match season....

Brian Smith June 12, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis – Ireland Step Up
England’s Grand Slam decider was always going to be a dog fight in Dublin on St Patrick’s...

Brian Smith March 19, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis: Joseph on Fire
In the modern era it’s rare that a test match is decided by the dancing feet of...

Brian Smith March 15, 2017
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Brian Smith’s Analysis: Inspired Italian Improvisation
Italy’s Improvisation England played Italy on Sunday at Twickenham and if you’d only seen the score you’d...

Brian Smith March 1, 2017
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England
Brian Smith’s Analysis: England Steal the Show in Six Nations
This Eddie Jones coached England team keep finding a way to win. This time it was the...

Brian Smith February 13, 2017
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England
Brian Smith’s Analysis: England win despite French tactics
History England were rusty and lucky to beat an enthusiastic and super sized France in Twickenham in...

Brian Smith February 8, 2017
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England
Brian Smith’s Analysis: Progress to build on
A game of two halves is a good way to describe the Wallabies’ final test match of...

Brian Smith December 5, 2016
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Ireland
Brian Smith’s Analysis: on the attack
Having played in both Gold and Green jumpers it’s always an experience watching the Wallabies play Ireland....

Brian Smith November 28, 2016
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Brian Smith’s Analysis: Marchons, marchons PART DEUX
Yesterday I looked at what the Wallabies did well in their win over France in Paris on...

Brian Smith November 22, 2016

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