Critical errors at critical moments killed the Wallabies’ campaign as they failed to move past the quarter-final stage.
The Wallabies’ played with great attacking spirit at the
World Cup in
Japan, but their lofty ambition exceeded their skill-level.
Statistically, the Wallabies entered their quarter-final against
England at Oita Stadium on Saturday as one of the most dominant attacking teams in the tournament in terms of tackle busts, line-breaks and metres gained. But Australia also committed the most turnovers of any team in the final eight, the Achilles heel that led to their record 40-16 defeat to England and early exit from the tournament.