It’s now or never for Cheika’s men to prove mettle
Australia’s monster World Cup clash with Wales is the Wallabies biggest match in years because if they can’t win this one, they can forget about winning the World Cup.
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Wales happy to see the back of Beale
Wales coach Warren Gatland wasn’t surprised by the Wallabies’ selection changes for their crunch Rugby World Cup game, saying he knew what Michael Cheika was planning a long time ago.
Pocock ‘ref clarity’ spells bad news for Wales
Michael Cheika was baffled why David Pocock, the king of the breakdown, was penalised in last weekend’s win over Fiji – but he’s been given an explanation and that’s got the Welsh worried.
Cheika: World Rugby isn’t listening
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika denies Reece Hodge was unaware about the framework on high tackles while a decision hasn’t yet been made if the winger will appeal.
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Wallabies make the case for the defence
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Jones: Wallabies need Genia to find his mojo
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Wallabies rusty? No, they’ll be better for the rest
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The curious case of Sean McMahon
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Mumm’s ‘no regrets’ approach fuels World Cup dream
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