Waratahs' defeat to Lions compounds Australian teams' Super Rugby struggles

Lions beat Waratahs 55-36 at Ellis ParkAustralian teams are one from six in non-derby fixtures Two rounds in and already Australia’s Super Rugby teams are again shaping as the competition’s travelling whipping boys, after a soft defensive performance by the NSW Waratahs rounded off another weekend of away woes.Not only caught short of breath at altitude, the Waratahs were caught out eight times by the rampant Lions, whose action-packed 55-36 victory at Ellis Park early on Sunday (AEDT) proved their run to last year’s final was no fluke. Related: Humiliating 65-point defeat for Rebels as ruthle…

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