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Brumbies and Reds channel spirit of 1999 to prop up Wallabies – The Guardian
The two Super Rugby teams are again shaping to form the core of the national squad this year and beyond
After just two rounds of Super Rugby AU it appears Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will need to emulate the 1999 Australian side if he is to build a competitive team for the 2023 World Cup in France.
The Wallabies World Cup-winning team was built largely on two Super Rugby franchises the Brumbies and the Queensland Reds who provided the leadership of John Eales and George Gregan. The Brumbies gave the Wallabies nous and flair, the Reds class and raw-boned physicality.
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