There are moments when Australia look like a team that can take on the world. Moments when they’re trailing by two in the 83rd minute at Twickenham and all of a sudden Len Ikitau has snapped an underhand pass through…

The Guardian's Andy Bull writes that while Australia possess exceptional attacking talent, head coach Les Kiss must find a way to convert sporadic moments of brilliance into sustained consistency. Heading into their clash against England, the Wallabies feature explosive backs such as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Max Jorgensen, and Tom Wright. However, questions remain over whether the squad can coalesce into a cohesive, enduring side ahead of next year's home World Cup.
Kiss, who serves as Australia's fourth head coach in three years, stressed that players must earn their spots rather than relying on reputation. Bull notes that with veterans like Kurtley Beale seeking a final campaign and NRL converts in the mix, Kiss faces major selection decisions as he aims to build long-term momentum.
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