Why are Aussies so good at range of sports?

Ireland play Australia today in rugby. And Compromise Rules. You knew that, of course.

You also know, being a sports fan, the Australians tend to excel at a lot of sports. Hardly surprising given the outdoor culture, the focus on sports, the bolshy attitude.

That’s why we decided to break it down a little, and find out why precisely Australians do well at sport rather than relying on the lazy myths we just recycled above.