LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In the wake of the Kangaroos' humiliating 30-0 defeat at the hands of New Zealand, NRL great Cooper Cronk has criticized the attitude of the Australian team.
Despite their 36-18 victory over Australia the previous week, the Kangaroos were completely outplayed in the Pacific Championship final.
The selection of several veteran players, including captain James Tedesco, has come under scrutiny following the embarrassing loss.
New Zealand dominated the game, running for 700 more meters than the Kangaroos and recording nine line breaks to Australia's one.
Former Penrith player Greg Alexander did not mince words when he said that Australia were "embarrassed" in the final international match of the year.
Cronk echoed Alexander's sentiments, stating that Australia had no answers on the day.
He praised New Zealand's performance, describing it as "tremendous" and highlighting their ability to consistently stifle the Australian team.
The defeat has sparked discussions about the future of the Kangaroos and the need for a change in approach.
While coach Michael Maguire expressed confidence that the team would bounce back stronger next year, the fallout from the embarrassing loss continues to reverberate throughout the rugby league community.