After another huge year of rugby in Australia and across the world it’s time to reflect on what’s been and to take a wild stab at predicting the future.
Joe Schmidt has restored some pride to the Wallabies in the aftermath of the Eddie Jones era, but faces a big test in 2025 with the Lions coming Down Under.
We’ve asked The Roar’s rugby editor Christy Doran and four of our expert columnists – Geoff Parkes, Harry Jones, Ben Pobjie and John Ferguson to pick their favourite players and moments, the game’s biggest villain, and their fearless predictions for 2025.
Australian Test player of the year
Christy Doran: Rob Valetini. The back-rower pips Fraser McReight, who missed five Tests. Valetini dented the line and hit like granite. It was a fine year.
Geoff Parkes: It’s tempting to point to the obvious, but Rob Valetini is handicapped by being measured against his own high-level consistency. Fraser McReight has undeniable…
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