Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has told Australian fans “we want results, too” after a 15–12 defeat to Scotland, saying the side is “not happy with competing hard and losing”.
Wilson was speaking at the post-match press conference at Murrayfield with head coach Les Kiss, filmed by Scotland Rugby News.
It was Australia‘s fourth defeat in a row, a week after a 45–22 loss to England at Twickenham. The Wallabies took a losing bonus point through Max Jorgensen’s converted try in the 79th minute.
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A message for the fans
Asked whether he had a message for supporters about staying patient, Wilson said the side would not settle for close defeats.
“We’re going to keep working hard. We’re going to keep trying to improve and be a better team. And I think tonight’s a step in the right direction,” Wilson said.
“But I want them to know we want results, too. We’re not happy with competing hard and losing like that.
“We’re a team who’s going to keep improving, make sure we’re winning some big moments in big matches to win the matches. So, keep getting behind us and I hope we take another step forward next week.”
‘A lot more wins’
Wilson had asked for a response after Twickenham, and said he got one.
“We didn’t win, but I thought the response was a lot better. Defensively we haven’t been happy over the last three weeks and I thought the boys went out there and showed a lot of fight for the jersey,” he said.
“…But if we keep preparing and training like that and putting that performance out, we’re going to get a lot more wins.”
Fraser McReight made 31 tackles and Australia made 195 in all to Scotland’s 152, according to the official match data.
‘Lead from the front’
Wilson said his own aim in defence was to set the tone.
“I guess personally you want to try and get the physical battle and I guess lead from the front there,” he said.
“I think a lot of the boys were flying to contact, really trying to get that line speed. As you guys probably know, when we bring that line speed, we’re landing man and ball, that’s when we’re at our best.”
Australia face Wales, 35–28 winners over New Zealand on Saturday, in Cardiff on Saturday 21 November.
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