Coach Joe Schmidt has backed his players after a two match wipe out by the Springboks, with French club La Rochelle unwilling to release a much needed Will Skelton for the Argentina tour.
A rolling maul barrage from the Springboks crushed a blundering Wallabies team that now faces some serious questions about the potency of their attack, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
South Africans will gather in their thousands in Perth to cheer the downfall of the Wallabies on Saturday. But they’ll play a crucial role in ensuring Australian rugby survives the challenge from the NRL’s new WA team – and the Force are staring down their rival.
Joe Schmidt has directed experienced backline players to “unburden” under-fire playmaker Noah Lolesio against the world champion Springboks.
The Wallabies will finally unleash one of the most exciting youngsters in Australian rugby as the world champion Springboks swing the axe ahead of their Perth test.
South Africa unveiled a revolutionary lineout trick play, using brains and brawn to annihilate a hapless Wallabies team in front of a sell-out Brisbane crowd.
NRL superstar, and soon to be rugby union convert, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has an opportunity to create history within six months.
Rising star Carlo Tizzano has been granted a call up to the Test arena, as the Wallabies name team set to take on the world champions.
“Clearly the broadcaster is a very important stakeholder in those conversations.” Nine to have a major say over future Wallabies afternoon Tests, despite sellout at Suncorp Stadium.
Wallabies say new law variations announced for The Rugby Championship will play right into their hands as they hand debut to Force back-rower.
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