Back-row the best in the world - Eales
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Back-row the best in the world - Eales
Former Wallabies World Cup-winning captain John Eales has hailed that Australia’s back-row unit is the best in the world.
Scott Fardy, Michael Hooper and David Pocock have all impressed in the competition.
"At the start of the tournament, one of the questions we asked was that if Australia are to advance here, we have to be the best in the world at something," Eales told Fox Sports.
"We are the best in the world at the breakdown, pilfering the ball but also the pressure the guys are putting on.
"The line speed is really good. Michael Cheika has done a wonderful job developing this team.
"When we've got this team with this combination on, I think we are (the best in the world) and we've proven that in a number of games."
Scott Fardy, Michael Hooper and David Pocock have all impressed in the competition.
"At the start of the tournament, one of the questions we asked was that if Australia are to advance here, we have to be the best in the world at something," Eales told Fox Sports.
"We are the best in the world at the breakdown, pilfering the ball but also the pressure the guys are putting on.
"The line speed is really good. Michael Cheika has done a wonderful job developing this team.
"When we've got this team with this combination on, I think we are (the best in the world) and we've proven that in a number of games."
