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TOKYO, JAPAN - OCTOBER 02: Jordan Petaia of Australia poses for a portrait following a press conference on October 02, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Petaia debut to be an exciting first

Only one player at the Rugby World Cup is younger that Jordan Petaia, the fearless youngster who will make his Wallabies debut against Uruguay.

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CHOFU, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 29: Sekope Kepu and Will Genia of Australia speak following the Rugby World Cup 2019 Group D game between Australia and Wales at Tokyo Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Wallabies slide confirmed in World Cup rankings

JIM TUCKER has rated all 20 teams in his World Cup power rankings to break down just how each is tracking towards the ultimate prize. But where do the Wallabies slot in?

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Fiji's Semi Radradra runs to score a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool D game at Hanazono Rugby Stadium between Georgia and Fiji in Osaka, Japan, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

‘World class’: Ex-NRL star’s Cup history

Former NRL star Semi Radradra has made himself one of the hottest properties in rugby after a jaw dropping World Cup performance.

Ireland's centre Garry Ringrose (L) celebrates with Ireland's scrum-half Luke McGrath after scoring a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Ireland and Russia at the Kobe Misaki Stadium in Kobe on October 3, 2019. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)

Scrappy Ireland stays in the hunt

It was just what Ireland needed, but the European force was far from impressive as they scrounged their way to a bonus-point win over a plucky Russia.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Australia centre Matt Toomua crosses for a try during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Uruguay at Villa Park on September 27, 2015 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

$16,000 for two Wallabies tickets

SUNDAY morning’s huge clash between the Wallabies and England will decide the Rugby World Cup fate of both teams — these are the numbers that matter.

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Australia rugby captain Stephen Moore attends the welcome ceremony at The Assembly Rooms, Bath, England, Tuesday Sept. 15, 2015. The Rugby World Cup starts Friday, Sept. 18, with England playing Fiji, and ends with the final on Oct. 31. (Tim Goode/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE MANDATORY CREDIT

Are you smarter than a Wallaby?

WE all know the stereotype — rugby union players are a bunch of private school educated toffs who think they’re smarter than the rest of us … maybe it’s true.

CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 23: Bernard Foley of Australia kicks at goal during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Fiji at the Millennium Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Will silence be golden for Foley?

WALLABIES sharp shooter Bernard Foley has never experienced the unusual technique used by local fans to unsettle rival kickers when taking a shot at goal.

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CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 23: Matt Giteau of Australis kicks for position during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Fiji at Millennium Stadium on September 23, 2015 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Baggage-free Giteau ready to help bury Poms

UNSURPRISINGLY for a man two shy of 100 Test caps, Matt Giteau has encountered most things in rugby.

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Cheika goes for ‘A-Team’ against Poms

Cheika goes for ‘A-Team’ against Poms

WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika has turned back to his own crack “A-Team” unit to get the job done against England on Sunday and knock the hosts out of the Rugby World Cup.

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Australia's flanker Ben McCalman runs in to score his second try, Australia's eighth, during the Pool A match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between Australia and Uruguay at Villa Park in Birmingham, north England on September 27, 2015. AFP PHOTO / BERTRAND LANGLOIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, NO USE IN LIVE MATCH TRACKING SERVICES, TO BE USED AS NON-SEQUENTIAL STILLS

Wallabies go large for Pommy pack

MICHAEL Cheika has gone for the “Big Dog” over a young terrier on his bench to play England in Sunday’s crucial Rugby World Cup match.

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Gallant Fiji go down to Wales

Gallant Fiji go down to Wales

WALES won its third straight game at the Rugby World Cup, digging deep to beat Fiji 23-13 on Thursday and move to the brink of qualification from Pool A.

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France's scrum half Morgan Parra runs with the ball during a Pool D match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between France and Romania at the Olympic stadium, east London, on September 23, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, NO USE IN LIVE MATCH TRACKING SERVICES, TO BE USED AS NON-SEQUENTIAL STILLS

Michalak guides France to bonus point win

FIVE-EIGHTH Frederic Michalak has led France to their third straight World Cup win accounting for Canada 41-18, and in the process claiming a five-try bonus point.

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Ireland can be lucky this time, says Wood

Ireland can be lucky this time, says Wood

IRELAND have never reached a Rugby World Cup semi-final but former captain Keith Wood believes they can win the trophy if they beat France in their final pool match.

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BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Jonathan Joseph runs with the ball during the England training session at Pennyhill Park on October 1, 2015 in Bagshot, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Burgess benched as England opt for Joseph

ENGLAND have recalled fit-again centre Jonathan Joseph for their key World Cup clash against Australia at Twickenham on Sunday Australian time.

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