Wallabies ‘ready’ to cover massive loss
The Wallabies promise to remain “switched on” this weekend against the Michael Cheika-coached Argentina despite a major loss.
The Wallabies promise to remain “switched on” this weekend against the Michael Cheika-coached Argentina despite a major loss.
Having missed out on Wallabies selection for the series against England, Lalakai Foketi embraced playing for Australia A in the Pacific Nations Cup.
A current Wallabies assistant coach has called for the return of Eddie Jones to Australian rugby.
The “Giteau Law” could be further revamped to allow Wallabies coach Dave Rennie to bring more overseas-based Australian players into his squad.
The Wallabies now have seven players of Samoan heritage in their World Cup squad but it was only 12 years ago when former Reds star Digby Ioane became a pioneer.
Seven members of the Wallabies have Samoan heritage, including two whose fathers played for Samoa at the 1991 World Cup, ensuring their family’s loyalties will be tested this weekend.
Long-time Wallabies star Tatafu Polota-Nau is set to play his final Test ahead of the in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up Test against Samoa.
After more than a decade in the engine room, Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu is calling it a day on the international stage so he can spend more time with his family.
As the last Australian captain to win the Rugby World Cup, John Eales has seen the game both in boom and bust but says winning the Cup in Japan would instantly bring back the glory days because “Australians love winners”.
If there really isn’t an Australian coach who could take up the role of leading the Wallabies, it’s indictment on what rugby union is doing in this country, writes ANDREW SLACK.
Jordan Petaia’s injury curse has struck again with the teenage whiz the first victim of Australia’s Survivor-style jungle training camp in New Caledonia.
Sonny Bill Williams will be among a trio New Zealanders seeking an unprecedented three Rugby World Cup crowns, but the defending champions found no room in their squad for a veteran key contributor.
Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/rugby/wallabies/page/177