Rampaging Aussies give new coach big boost

AUSTRALIA’S new era under coach John Connolly began with a crushing 34-3 win over England yesterday, helped by an unlikely try from hulking prop Rodney “Rodzilla” Blake on his Test debut.

Front rower Blake also showed his ball-handling skills to force his 130 kilogram frame over the line for a try in the dying minutes.

Overall, Connolly said he was pleased with a team he took over in February still reeling from its worst losing streak in 36 years.