The NFL stars that could inspire wantaway Wallaby in US push
Once considered the future of the Wallabies, 24-year-old gun Jordan Petaia has quit rugby union to chase his NFL dream. Plus, the six Australians who he is following down that path.
Once considered the future of the Wallabies, 24-year-old gun Jordan Petaia has quit rugby union to chase his NFL dream. Plus, the six Australians who he is following down that path.
After a radical transformation of the Wallabies, coach Joe Schmidt is in big demand – but family will play a huge role in his decision, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
A titanic defensive performance by the Wallabies fell just short of what would have been a famous win in Ireland, but it’s now clear that Joe Schmidt’s team can take on the British and Irish Lions.
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau was left devastated by his controversial axing from last year’s World Cup campaign. Now one of Australia’s most crucial backline players, his fiancee reveals the secret to star’s resurgence.
Rugby is a more global game that can appeal to young league stars, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says as he suggests Union could attract more code-jumpers like Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
This weekend’s Test against Ireland won’t be the last international the Wallabies play before hosting the Lions. JAMIE PANDARAM and JULIAN LINDEN have the details.
Last week it looked as though Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii had suffered a broken arm. This week he’s made a miracle recovery and is set to start against the best team in the northern hemisphere.
It was feared Australian rugby’s $5m man had broken his wrist in the Wallabies disappointing defeat to Scotland – but Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has received a shock new diagnosis.
Joe Schmidt hopes supporters can see the growth in his team despite another World Rugby dream team snubbing and a disappointing loss to Scotland. Meanwhile Aussie Maddison Levi is celebrated on the world stage.
The Wallabies’ 40-year wait for a Grand Slam continues after a thumping loss to Scotland that was compounded by a serious injury to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
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