(Note language some may find offensive in par 13)By Ian RansomMELBOURNE : Australia coach Eddie Jones apologised to fans after the Wallabies' heavy defeat by the All Blacks in Melbourne on Friday but insisted he would be able to turn the team around in time for the World Cup in France.Jones
MELBOURNE : Australia coach Eddie Jones apologised to fans after the Wallabies' heavy defeat by the All Blacks in Melbourne on Friday but insisted he would be able to turn the team around in time for the World Cup in France.
The All Blacks sealed the Rugby Championship title and also retained the Bledisloe Cup, the annual trophy contested by the trans-Tasman nations, for a 21st year in succession, adding to Australia's gloom. "Look, it's a terrible result. I take full responsibility for it. But I'm pleased the way the players applied themselves and first 20 minutes and the first bit of the second half."
The night was further soured with a serious Achilles injury to Allan Alaalatoa, while fellow prop Taniela Tupou suffered an apparent rib injury.
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