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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Coach Les Kiss of the Reds is seen during the warm up before the round 12 Super Rugby Pacific match between Queensland Reds and Melbourne Rebels at Suncorp Stadium, on May 10, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Wallabies skipper won’t pressure Reds coach

Reds mentor Les Kiss is considered the favourite to replace Joe Schmidt as Wallabies mentor, but for now his sole focus is guiding Queensland to Super Rugby Pacific glory, according to Australia’s captain, Harry Wilson.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Nic White during a Wallabies training session at Ballymore Stadium on August 08, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

White back for Wallabies

The Wallabies have made a handful of changes to their starting team for Saturday’s return battle with South Africa.

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LYON, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 24: Marika Koroibete of Australia passes the ball during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Wales and Australia at Parc Olympique on September 24, 2023 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Wallabies recall star winger

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has added an overseas-based star to Australia’s squad for the two upcoming Test matches against South Africa.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Michael Hooper of the Wallabies leads team mates onto the field during game one of the international test match series between the Australian Wallabies and England at Optus Stadium on July 02, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Wallabies co-captain sidelined

Michael Hooper’s failure to train with the Wallabies on Wednesday has cast doubt over his availability for Saturday night’s Rugby Championship clash with Argentina.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Nic White passes during the Australian Wallabies training session at Sanctuary Cove on June 29, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Wallabies searching for ‘clarity’

Saturday night’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina can’t come quick enough for a Wallabies side intent on making amends for a poor performance in South Africa.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Izack Rodda of the Wallabies wins lineout ball against Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Game changing rules to hit rugby

Injury concerns around world rugby have moved officials to make a massive call around just how much contact is allowed at training at all levels of the game.

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