SportThe AgeThey arrived at the 11th hour and lost dismally. Now the LA Rams say they never want to play in Australia again
LA Rams coach Sean McVay says he hopes his team never plays in Australia again after they flew in just 24 hours before the MCG game and lost 27-7 to the 49ers.
The Rams bucked accepted convention by flying in for the NFL game at the MCG a little more than 24 hours before the kick-off. Now their coach says they don’t want another crack at playing Down Under.
LA Rams coach Sean McVay said he hopes his team never plays in Australia again after a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at the MCG.
The Rams flew in just 24 hours before kick-off, unlike the 49ers who spent the whole week in Melbourne meeting fans and settling in.
Australia will still host more NFL games under a multi-year Victorian deal, with the Seahawks, Raiders and Eagles likely up next.
The NFL has a multi-year deal with Victoria for at least two more games, with the Seahawks, Raiders and Eagles likely to feature next.
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