The poor finishing by the Wallabies continues to frustrate Israel Folau. Source: Cameron Spencer / Getty Images
ISRAEL Folau feels likes he's perpetually playing catch-up rugby with the under-performing Wallabies and he's right because the team has led for just 40 of their 480 Test minutes this season.
That crush of stress which magnifies every error or pushed pass in the search for a redeeming try is killing the Wallabies.
Folau's first Test at fullback for the Wallabies last Saturday night was a success against the Springboks, not because of any blinding break but simply because the team's No.1 weapon was involved so much more.
He had 12 runs, more than the 10 he made on the wing in two Tests against the All Blacks, and broke four tackles.
"I felt really comfortable in the position and did all week. It's tough right now losing three games in a row and we've got to stay tight as a team and keep building combinations to turn it around," Folau said.
Folau is feeling the frustration of the team's half-breaks and half-baked finishing as much as any Wallaby as crunch second half moments have been frittered away Test after Test.
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"It comes down to finishing off. We have to execute better," Folau said after Australia's tryless night at Suncorp Stadium.
"It's always hard chasing and we were from the start. You can't be playing footy like that.
"We've got to start games better and we have to do that this week."
The Wallabies have lost the toss and received the kick-off in each of their three Rugby Championship Tests. A charge down and not exiting the quarter with a kick have been basic blunders on two of those occasions.
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Unlucky Queensland Reds backrower Jake Schatz will take no further role in The Rugby Championship. His Test debut dream from the bench was scuttled when ruled out with right knee swelling before the Boks Test.
Scans have revealed two small tears to the meniscus that will require surgery and a six week lay-off.
Coach Ewen McKenzie said squad call-ups Dave Dennis and Sitaleki Timani would both be in the reckoning for roles against Argentina in Perth on Saturday night.
"Dave was at our original training camp so he's got an idea of our structures. Sita will have a bit more to get up to speed with but there is no point taking him to Perth if he's not in selection contention," McKenzie said.
"Where we are at we are digging deep for locks (with James Horwill, Hugh McMeniman, Hugh Pyle and Peter Kimlin injured) so it'll be interesting to see where he is at.
"The Argentinians have a very abrasive style and it won't be an easy game at all.
"I think it's the game we need, a physical challenge to get us right."
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