The Wallabies face significant scrutiny ahead of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions. Key players Rob Valetini and Will Skelton are injured, raising doubts about Australia's resistance. Despite recent poor performances, the Lions tour is seen as an opportunity for Australian rugby to recover from a $37 million loss. Upcoming tournaments, including the 2027 men's World Cup and the 2029 women's World Cup, offer hope for financial stability. The Wallabies aim to improve their world ranking and restore their status as Australia's favored sporting team.
The Lions tour is expected to help clear Rugby Australia's debt, and the 2027 home men's World Cup is hoped to provide the game with more than $100m in cash reserves that can be re-invested.
As far as doom goes, Rugby Australia's $37m loss last year is about as bad as it gets. And as for gloom, one need only look at the faces of the Australia players after their 2023 World Cup group exit and record loss to Wales.
Yes, we need to start winning some games, but we'll be trying our best, and I don't think it's all as doom as gloom as people make out.
One need only look at the faces of the Australia players after their 2023 World Cup group exit and record loss to Wales.
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