Wallaby Backline Highlights 1979 to 1990 - Part 1 of 9

A look back at highlights of the Wallabies back line play over time including the Grand Slam of 1984 - part 1 of 9 - part 2 here • Wallaby Backline Highl...

[@adam872]

What a succession of incredible back lines we had in that era. Some of the handling and passing would put some modern players to shame.

[@garyjones9910]

Totally agree.thought the same myself

[@user-eo7gl4yq2u]

Game was very different in those days. It was slow and defense systems was disorganised. No doubt the handling and passing was there but passing and catching has since evolved. Wayne Smith has revolutionised the passing game and every player must learn how to pass both ways

[@Fuzcapp]

Back in the days when you didn't get put out of the Australian back line for quoting the Bible. Such great names, like Ella, Farr-Jones, Campo, Lynagh, O'Connor, Hawker, Gould and the icing on the cake ... Gordon Bray calling it all.

[@MrWillt100]

I remember all those players and boy were they good to watch. Was a golden era for Aussie rugby.

[@michaelsmith1486]

Need some of that flair today 😁

[@johnjullien-wk3pp]

Used to love watching the running rugby of the 80,s

[@harrycallahan9764]

An integral part of a stunning Australian back line that was unstoppable

[@D-qb4xv]

Those were the days!

[@ay613]

Time to watch good rugby.

[@alanbstard4]

so much better then than now

[@raymondmaynard2438]

Mark E One of the greatest Kiwi 🥝 fan

[@mhab1212]

A video of beauty!

[@marksheehan8026]

When rugby was exciting g to watch .

[@stuikolovatu]

Wow when aussie use to carve up the abs backline

[@ericdavison6186]

Wasn't Ella sublime ?

[@paulthomson2288]

Those were great world class wallabies. Was fortunate to see some of those players in tour NZ. Rugby was alot more entertaining and a spectator sport then. Professionalism has not improved the game.

[@kgill99]

When rugby was an exciting, running game, look at all the space, we need to reduce the number of players to13 or even 12, and bring back the good old days of running rugby!

[@MrSilverfish12]

they can still play like this. But players today are too damn selfish

[@valueinvestor77]

I agree with removing at least one flanker to 14 men. I also think that the remaining flanker can engage on whatever side of the scrum they choose, this could open up the set piece scrums to some exciting plays.

[@simondavis942]

Agree !

[@thomasmichalak5197]

Mark Ella...

[@OldBarbershop]

Bloody good.

[@brettwilkinson9529]

Do you have highlights of the 1983 encounter between All Blacks and Wallabies at the SCG?

[@Eduardo-si4le]

Who plays this song?

[@harleyfrench9997]

Matchbox twenty

[@joaquinpelufo35]

douuuu

[@BirdFlypath]

I hope this was amateur rugby

[@timbuktoo2]

When rugby was exciting to watch...too many bloody rules now. Just don't understand the game any more....

[@robdykes3659]

Terrible music