By Sam Ryan After showing significant signs of improvement in recent months, the Wallabies saved one of their worst performances of the year until last and were beaten comfortably by an impressive Scotland side in Edinburgh over the weekend. Australia were far from their best and struggled, particularly after Sekope Kepu received a red card for a shoulder charge just minutes before halftime. But more than anything, they looked tired. And to be honest, they probably have every right to be. In 2017, Australia’s professional rugby season spanned 275 days - just over 75% of the year. Super Rugby began on the final week in February and Australia played their last Test on the final weekend of November. All up, we asked our players to turn up and perform at their best in 15 Super Rugby matches, three Tests in June, six Rugby Championship matches, another game against the All Blacks, a run around against the Barbarians, Japan, then three Tests in the UK. That’s 30 m