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1. Scott Sio
Another strong outing in what has a been a solid World Cup for Aussie props. Made 8/8 tackles. Scrum better than English but smashed in one key scrum. so a mark against. 7
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2. Tolu Latu
Solid scrum, great lineout, fantastic work around the park. His turnaround has been one of two highlights for the Wallabies this RWC. 8 – G&GR MOTM
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3. Allan Ala’alatoa
As above, with Sio. Made 8/8 tackles. Loses a point for dropping the pill a few times. 6
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4. Izack Rodda
Amazing lineout all World Cup, solid defence and park display. 7
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5. Rory Arnold
Ditto Rodda, even though he left a huge gap for Kyle Sinckler for Sinckler’s try. 7
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6. David Pocock
Much is made of the Pooper, but World Rugby’s negligence of the breakdown snuffed out Australia’s breakdown threat. Solid display in defence (8/8) and around the park . 6
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7. Michael Hooper (c)
This game confirmed him as Australia’s best openside. Sorry Liam Gill. In his pseudo-centre energiser bunny role, made 30 metres in darting, dangerous probes. Backed that up in his proper flanker role, making 10 turnovers and a couple of key turnovers. 8
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8. Isi Naisarani
All things considered, put in a decent shift. 5
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9. Will Genia
When the Wallabies needed him most, kept doing his steppy shit. Itching for Nic White to come on all game. 3
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10. Christian Leali’ifano
Didn’t have a great game either. As Australia’s only good proper flyhalf at the moment – Toomua is a centre – he had to shoulder an almighty burden. Targeted by the English, which didn’t make his recovery any better. 4
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11. Marika Koroibete
Another good game from the winger, who managed to make his mark despite the same old English performance. He is a keeper, and for anyone who despairs for Australian rugby – look how far he, Latu and even Leali’ifano have come. Loses marks for not containing Anthony Watson and his rug hair on his wing. 6
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12. Samu Kerevi
Ever player rating is the same – smashed bashed and crashed his way through several English defenders. Managed to get six (6) passes away which was a nice change. 6
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13. Jordan Petaia
Young kid, 1 cap, quarter-final, outside centre. Had a great game and was absolutely unfussed despite the madness going around him. Reason enough to stick around another four years. 7
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14. Reece Hodge
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15. Kurtley Beale
Added some sparkle from fullback, running up the guts. Added in some nice kicks too. But, also did some dumb panicked shit – more so out of desperation and the need to create than anything else. 6
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Finishers
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16. Jordan Uelese
Came on at 65th minute, and yeah did alright. 5
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17. James Slipper
Did ok. Came on at the 68th minute. Great to see him come back and score a try this World Cup. 5
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18. Taniela Tupou
Come on at the 60th minute. Didn’t have much impact but – can you blame him? (No). 5
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19. Adam Coleman
I’ll commend him for managing only getting binned once this World Cup. 5
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20. Lukhan Salakai-Loto
Decent backrow option. Hopefully he develops into something better than “the best of the rest”. 5
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21. Nic White
Didn’t turn the game around as he have the whole World Cup. Look forward to him having the gold 9 in 2020. 5
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22. Matt Toomua
Like White, didn’t have a similar impact. According to the stats, didn’t even make any tackles in his 28 minutes on the pitch. 5
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23. James O’Connor
I can’t remember him coming on. 5
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THE PATENTED G&GR RATINGS GUIDE:
10 – A legendary performance to go down in the history books
9 – Outstanding performance: Man of the match shoo-in
8 – Excellent all-round game
7 – Good game with a few sparkles
6 – Solid performance
5 – Average – ho hum
4 – Below par
3 – Had a bad game
2 – Tell your story walking pal
1 – A complete joke
Player Ratings – Australia vs Ireland
