Tom Wright discusses Australia's struggles in recent Bledisloe Cup match
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Wallabies fullback Tom Wright addressed the team's performance following their second-half collapse against New Zealand on October 7. He stated that the players openly discussed their issues but emphasized that the defeat has left no mental scars. Australia's recent run in the Bledisloe Cup has been challenging, raising concerns for their future matches. The Wallabies are set to regroup as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.
- •Wright says players faced the team's shortcomings openly.
- •The Wallabies suffered a notable defeat to New Zealand.
- •Wright insists there are no lasting mental effects from the loss.
- •Australia's recent Bledisloe Cup run has been considered their worst.
- •The team aims to improve for future matches.
- 11:15 PMESPN Rugby — 'No mental scars': Bledisloe run Australia's worst
"Wallabies fullback Tom Wright has revealed his team opened up and faced the music following last week's second-half implosion against New Zealand, but insists the match has left no mental scars.
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