Wallabies end 2016 on a low note but positives emerge from European tour | John Davidson

Michael Cheika’s men remain far from the finished article after completing their northern hemisphere tour but silver linings remain for 2017Five tests, three wins along with a mid-week victory over the French Barbarians. Another loss to Eddie Jones’ powerful English outfit and several new players blooded.In a tortuous 12 months where the Wallabies failed to end their Bledisloe Cup drought, were white-washed by England at home and missed out on winning the Rugby Championship, relief is yet to fully come. Related: England see off Australia’s fast start to establish themselves at No2 | Andy Bull …