Kevin Walters has defined the Kangaroos’ lacklustre performances in assault and signalled his intent to educate the aspect on the World Cup after an Ashes clean sweep.
Australia was manner too good for England within the rugby league Ashes, successful all three matches comfortably.
However the cohesion of the aspect got here below the pump following each match, with the Kangaroos not finishing over 70 per cent of units in both recreation.
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England beat them when it got here to completions however its assault could not deliver many factors.
Walters was extra within the temper to credit score his defence when interviewed on his return to Australia.
“We scored sufficient factors to win the collection, that is what we’re about,” he stated.
“The massive focus was our defence, which I am actually happy about. The attacking aspect of soccer is the straightforward half, defence is the powerful one, you have to get good connection.”
The previous Broncos head coach will now hope he is satisfied ARLC chair Peter V’landys and NRL chief govt Andrew Abdo that he is executed a ok job to steer the Kangaroos to a house World Cup.
“Clearly the World Cup’s on subsequent yr so I might wish to be a part of that, right here in Australia particularly in entrance of our crowds and our individuals,” he stated.
“That is one thing I might very a lot stay up for.”
Walters’ Kangaroos job was his first teaching function since he was sacked by the Broncos.
Brisbane then went on to win the premiership below Michael Maguire.
The 58-year-old was steadfast in his intention to return to the NRL someday.
“I by no means misplaced the fervour for teaching to be sincere,” he stated.
“It is at all times one thing in there, you are both a profession coach otherwise you’re not, I am in that profession coach class.
“I’m a profession coach and someday I need to get again within the NRL.”
