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Rather, we’re talking about the literal goals on the field.
You don’t have to look very far to find something in the game that needs fixing in Australian rugby, but goal-kicking has been an issue for a long time.
While the Owen Farrells and the Johnny Sextons and the Dan Carters and whichever kicking machine is wearing the Springbok no.10 jersey at the time have regularly existed in the truly elite measure of 80 per cent or better, Australian kickers have only ever been temporary visitors.
Owen Farrell. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Bernard Foley was, for a time after the 2015 World Cup, referred to Australia’s “iceman”, but the reality is that he was never