“Not-so-clever” – 4 players who underperformed in the opening round of the Autumn Nations Series

#4. Gareth Anscombe (Wales)

Rugby Pass (5/10): “Throwing an intercept to Beauden Barrett was the worst possible start for Anscombe, possible justifying fears that his return to Test rugby might have been rushed. He wasn’t his only error but to his credit, he didn’t totally self-combust.  Priestland replaced him in the 46th minute, although whether that was a player welfare decision or shepherd’s crook, or a bit of both, was unclear.”

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