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‘We’re not playing in Australia’: Rams HC Sean McVay makes feelings clear after 49ers loss

Sean McVay has made his feelings clear on the Los Angeles Rams’ trip to Australia, joking that he hopes the team never has to play there again after their 27-7 defeat to the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams arrived in Melbourne roughly 24 hours before the season opener at the MCG, while the 49ers had been in Australia for a full week.

‘We’re not playing in Australia’: Rams HC Sean McVay makes feelings clear after 49ers loss

In a recent debut, the Los Angeles Rams faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia, resulting in a heavy defeat of 27-7. Following the match, Rams coach Sean McVay expressed his desire for the team to avoid playing in Australia again, stating, "I hope we never play in Australia ever again." McVay attributed the poor performance to the strategy of arriving the day before the game, which proved to be a miscalculation.

Despite the disappointing outcome, McVay emphasized the importance of moving forward and focusing on the upcoming challenges. He stated, "Let's go prepare the right way. Let's have great focus and concentration. Let's have a great energy and an edge in which we prepare and compete with and then let's go be ready to go against a really damn good football team." McVay acknowledged the upcoming game against the Giants on Monday night as an opportunity for the Rams to showcase their improved preparation and performance.

While it remains uncertain whether the long flights and the game itself will impact the Rams in future matches, McVay remains optimistic about their prospects. He highlighted the upcoming encounter with an up-and-coming Giants team, expressing excitement about the challenges that lie ahead for the Rams. Thousands of Giants fans in the Los Angeles area are also eager to attend the prime-time game at SoFi Stadium.

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