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The Wallabies train at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, their Captain's Run prior to the first Test against England on Saturday. Scott Fardy, Stephe Moore and Rob Simmons.

Old enemy within

It’s a mere 252 days after the Wallabies beat England in the World Cup but everything has changed — starting with Eddie Jones.

Wayne Smith
Bodyline of evidence

Bodyline of evidence

Eddie Jones didn’t just talk about Bodyline. He sat his players down to watch grainy old footage of the 1932-33 Ashes.

Opinion
Eddie’s halo effect

Eddie’s halo effect

I learned a lot about Eddie Jones in my last four Tests, enough to know Michael Cheika’s team will be challenged on many fronts.

Rugby Union
READING, ENGLAND - APRIL 23: George Smith of Wasps is held by Mako Vunipola and Maro Itoje during the European Rugby Champions Cup semi final match between Saracens and Wasps at Madejski Stadium on April 23, 2016 in Reading, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Reds sign George Smith

Queensland Reds confirm they have signed one of Australia’s greatest-ever rugby players, George Smith, to a two-year deal.

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