Wallabies star Taniela Tupou feared he wasn’t new coach Eddie Jones’s “type of player” as he raced to overcome an achilles injury in time for the World Cup and went to some “dark places” before finding his way to France.
Tupou was among the Wallabies’ best in the opening win over Georgia that ended a five-game losing streak under Jones in 2023 and reinforced for the players the plan the coach had was coming together.
A floating pass from the 135kg prop to set up a try for teammate Ben Donaldson was among Tupou’s highlights in the 35-15 win that he said could also calm some of the critics who had written the Australians off.
“We had a game plan and we came out and delivered it. Coming off five losses, we have got to be grateful for the win,” he said.
“It is good to be back in the winner’s circle. We understand why people are upset. Everybody wants to win but…
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