'No longer a leader': Do Wallabies fans need to adjust their expectations? A Set the default text size A Set large text size Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size The loss to the French inevitably reignites the never ending rugby debate as to why Australia is not doing better. Rugby in Australia in many ways just reflects sport in Australia. Over the decades Australia has had success in sport through being an early adopter, innovator and of course having golden generations. However, after a time we are unable to sustain that early advantage or leverage off a golden generation.