The path to the second round remains open, but the gradient has steepened. To avoid a complicated mathematical scramble, the Nationals must now find a way to dismantle the clinical efficiency and the bullying ways of Australia and exact revenge on the “Tall Blacks” in their upcoming rematch. The mission is no longer just about advancing – it is about proving that this ever-evolving line-up is up to the task, and is capable of consistently trading blows with the region’s heavyweights, securing its place among the elite before the road up ahead becomes even more difficult.
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