MATT McILRAITH

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE EXPERT

So, what did we learn? While many aspects of the 26th edition of the annual southern hemisphere Rugby Championship were unique, the competition itself started well before petering out.
Some perceptions were reaffirmed, but just as many questions about the state of the three participants who did show up remain.
South Africa’s absence, while as much about reputation and lack of preparation time as it was travel restrictions, robbed the competition of its biggest drawcard. The Rugby World Cup winners’ no-show denied the All Blacks in...