LA Rams coach Sean McVay says he hopes they never play another game in Australia.
The coach had stuck to the script during his team's whirlwind tour Down Under, which culminated in a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, insisting the team was "excited" and "looking forward" to last Friday's clash.
McVay's comments come after San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said he also would not like to play in Australia again.
Sydneysider Jordan Mailata had some advice for the next club that plays Down Under.
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A week on, McVay revealed his true stance on the NFL deciding to host a game about 12,700 kilometres away from his hometown, saying he wants to wipe the game from his memory and move forward with the season. Sydneysider Jordan Mailata had some advice for the next club that plays Down Under.
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LA Rams coach Sean McVay says he hopes they never play another game in Australia.
The Rams were beaten 27-7 at the MCG in their season opener.
The NFL has signed a multi-year deal to play two games in Australia with an option for a third, but it is not known which teams will be involved.
The coach had stuck to the script during his team's whirlwind tour Down Under, which culminated in a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, insisting the team was "excited" and "looking forward" to last Friday's clash.
"We're not playing in Australia ever again, I hope," he said.
McVay's comments come after San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said he also would not like to play in Australia again.
San Francisco were also the more popular team in front of the 100,021 spectators at the MCG, as the Rams were met with a mixed chorus of cheers and boos when they ran out.
Sydneysider Jordan Mailata had some advice for the next club that plays Down Under.
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