Test prop James Slipper insists the Wallabies scrum has improved since it was dismantled by the All Blacks last year, and might just be ready to put their Kiwi tormenters “under pressure”.
The Wallabies won just 60 per cent of their own feeds against New Zealand throughout last year’s Bledisloe Cup campaign.
However, that was the first time either side had competed under the new scrum laws - which minimizes the force of collision and requires the halfback to feed the ball straighter.
With one year of rugby under their belts since the “crouch‑bind‑set” command came into play, Slipper insists the Wallabies pack will be a much improved outfit for the Bledisloe Cup opener.
The Wallabies host the All Blacks next Saturday at 10.05pm while the Springboks play Argentina next Sunday at 3.05am.
