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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Pete Samu of Australia greets Michael Hooper of Australia as he is replaced during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on November 13, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Huge blow for Wallabies warrior

The Wallabies’ UK tour has gone from bad to worse, with injury claiming the biggest scalp of all in the lead-up to Australia’s Test against Wales.

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Aust Wallabies celebrate victory vs NZ All Blacks (L-R) Simon Poidiven, Tom Lawton, Enrique Rodriguez, Ross Reynolds, Michael Lynagh, Steve Cutler, coach Alan Jones & official Alec Evans celebrate with trophy as they sing Advance Australia Fair in dressing room in Auckland, 08 Sept 1986 : PicRoss/Setford /FotoPacific - sport Rugby Union team Picture: Supplied

Amateurs professionally took All Blacks apart

WHEN the Wallabies last defeated the All Blacks at Eden Park 32 years ago, they were not paid to play, wore no advertising, travelled in economy-class seats and the team’s support staff numbered just four.

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Kalyn Ponga of the Knights is tackled by Jake Clifford of the Cowboys during the Round 20 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights at 1300SMILES Stadium in Townsville, Friday, July 27, 2018. (AAP Image/Michael Chambers) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

All Blacks happy to poach Ponga

THE All Blacks run their eye on Kalyn Ponga, Super Rugby contract setbacks, political shenanigans and a Frank exchange. Get all your rugby gossip right here.

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