Banks leads the way for resurgent Aussies

By ADAM ELLIS
HEAD coach Dan McKellar is determined to make sure his Brumbies side ‘buck the trend’ of Australian rugby’s decline following their impressive 26-14 win over the Chiefs.
The Brumbies ended a sixyear wait for a win against New Zealand opposition with Tom Banks sending a clear message to Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie that he is the man to replace Israel Folau at full-back.
A quarter-final exit at the World Cup and the acrimonious departure of Michael Cheika out of Rugby Australia (RA) headquarters has left interest in the sport at an all-time l...

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