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John Ferguson

John Ferguson is a journalist who has been writing rugby analysis for the past three years. He is based in Australia with a focus on the Wallabies and the respective Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams. He writes in the hope to bring new eyes to rugby, whilst providing in-depth analysis to those who already love the game.

Wallabies power rankings position-by-position ahead of final round

The standout players are consistently making their mark on the competition, and the time for Joe Schmidt’s first ever Wallaby sq…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
29 May 2024, 16:41
Opinion

The front rowers who can turn the Wallabies' scrum into a weapon in 2024

Only three of the five Australian sides have had most of their front row stocks made up of Wallaby eligible talent.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
26 May 2024, 22:02
Opinion

Five potential Wallabies bolters who fit Joe Schmidt's criteria

Previously Schmidt has cited work-rate, technical proficiency, and rugby nous to be pillars of what he considers to be desirable W…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
19 May 2024, 23:36

The five experienced overseas picks for Joe Schmidt and the Wallabies

Whichever way you cut the cake; the fact remains some extremely talented Wallaby-eligible players are plying their trade abroad.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
06 May 2024, 22:29
Analysis

Why the Wallabies won't be following the Springboks' rush defence under Schmidt

While an attack under Schmidt will be more intricate than seen in previous Wallabies teams the team’s defence and breakdown work…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
27 Apr 2024, 23:33
Analysis

The understated flanker who could be just what Joe Schmidt is looking for

Liam Wright hasn’t pulled on the gold jersey since 2020, but with a new coach who looks for work effort and smarts around the fi…

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
03 Apr 2024, 18:13
Opinion

Wallabies power rankings: The Aussies in the mix to play under Joe Schmidt

For the players striving to pull on the Wallaby gold in 2024, they must impress the third Wallaby Coach in as many years.

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
27 Mar 2024, 18:42
Opinion

The five 'lost' Wallabies who could find their best positions under Joe Schmidt

The Wallabies have a new head coach in Joe Schmidt, and in his own words this is “a clean slate” for players, giving them the …

John Ferguson
John Ferguson
20 Mar 2024, 17:31
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