O’Connor axed in Wallabies shake-up
Deemed not “sharp” enough, star flyhalf James O’Connor is a shock omission from the Wallabies’ squad to meet England in this weekend’s first Test in Perth.
Deemed not “sharp” enough, star flyhalf James O’Connor is a shock omission from the Wallabies’ squad to meet England in this weekend’s first Test in Perth.
He’s played for three Super Rugby clubs, had a stint in Japan, and was first picked in the Wallabies training squad 10 years ago. Finally, Cadeyrn Neville gets his Test debut this weekend.
Israel Folau is trying to keep a low profile as he prepares to make his long-awaited return to international rugby this weekend.
Wallabies halfback Nic White has too much respect for England coach Eddie Jones to engage in verbal warfare with him.
KURTLEY Beale is shaking up his look as well as his role for the Wallabies by rocking a mullet-and-goatee that is a straight salute to the NRL’s indigenous Hall of Famer Cliff Lyons.
MARIKA Koroibete knocked back feelers for a French fling to recommit to Australian rugby because he doesn’t yet feel his game or that of the Wallabies has hit a consistent high.
TANIELA Tupou is the fastest forward in the Wallabies’ tight five, definitely the strongest, and his time as a Test starter will come.
MICHAEL Cheika has thrown his support behind Adam Ashley-Cooper’s bid for a fourth World Cup campaign, with the 35-year-old poised to link with a Super Rugby team next season.
WINNING on Australian soil hasn’t come easy for Argentina but the Los Pumas team that runs out for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash will already know what it takes.
EMERGING Wallabies lock Izack Rodda has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds for two more seasons.
STEVE Larkham unloaded a barrage of playful pot shots at Mario Ledesma, highlighting the Pumas boss’s multiple coaching limitations ahead of the pivotal Rugby Championship clash.
NEW Wallabies backrower Pete Samu has admitted he had to hide when facing the All Blacks’ haka but not because of any intimidation factor.
THE news just keeps getting better for the Wallabies. After their gutsy win over South Africa, Australia’s two most important players have rejoined their teammates ahead of Saturday’s pivotal Pumas clash.
SICK to death of the unflattering comparisons with the All Blacks? Well, maybe it’s time to give the Wallabies some due recognition after a flawed but brave win against of their greatest rivals.
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