Australia's Rugby Renaissance: The Rise of Experience and Consistency

Australian rugby has been under a dry spell for several years, but Andrew Kellaway believes that the team's patient cultivation of experience is beginning to bear fruit. This was evident in their consecutive victories over the British & Irish Lions and South Africa.

Kellaway, who injected energy into the Rugby Championship match against South Africa by coming off the bench early, was part of a significant comeback at Ellis Park in Johannesburg—Australia's first victory there in 62 years. While facing the Springboks again in Cape Town, the Australians are bracing for a powerful response, but Kellaway notes the squad has grown in confidence and consistency.

He emphasized the growth in their player's experience, noting, "The benefits of the last few years of planning are clear; players now have 30 or 40 caps." Reflecting on the victories, Kellaway remains focused on building a longer streak of consistent performances as they aim to surpass the Springboks' global benchmark.

(With inputs from agencies.)