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Wallabies hold off world champion Springboks in chaotic Test for the ages

Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth to send World Cup warning after surviving the final 15 minutes with 11 men

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27

Eleven-man Wallabies hang on against South Africa

The Wallabies had four players sent off in seven minutes but were still able to cling on for a nerve-shredding Test win over world champions South Africa.

AAP · Sep 27

Is Australia v South Africa on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Springboks clash

Everything you need to know as the two sides clash in Perth

The Independent UK · Sep 27

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Best in the business: Suaalii to soar on Wallabies wing

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been hailed as one of the best in the business at dealing with high balls as the Wallabies brace for a Springboks aerial barrage.

AAP · Sep 25

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii handed new role in Australia team to take on South Africa

Suaalii is shifted on to the wing for the first time by the Wallabies as they face the world champions

The Independent UK · Sep 25

'Get them upskilled': Kiss's plan for Wallabies' No.10s

Wallabies coach Les Kiss is backing youth over experience - for now - and keeping veteran playmakers James O'Connor and Bernard Foley on the backburner.

AAP · Sep 15

Wallabies veterans miss out as Les Kiss selects new face for Springboks Test

James O’Connor and Bernard Foley need more Super Rugby game time before selection as Harry McLaughlin-Phillips is named for South Africa clash

The Guardian - AU · Sep 14

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Wallabies’ search for No 10 continues as Les Kiss tinkers again for second Argentina Test

Ben Donaldson will be given a rare chance to stake a claim as Australia’s flyhalf in his first start in two years

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4

Donaldson in rare start, Kiss makes centres switch

Ben Donaldson will wear the Wallabies' No.10 for the first time in two years while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau have been returned to the centres.

AAP · Sep 3

James O'Connor rejoins Force with Wallabies on his mind

Veteran flyhalf James O'Connor says his one-year playing deal with the Western Force will possibly be his final hurrah, and he wants to go out with a bang.

AAP · Sep 2

Wallabies prepare to embrace lasers, altitude and drama

Wallabies stars Ben Donaldson and Tom Hooper know a formidable challenge awaits as they gear up to play the Pumas in Argentina in a two-Test series.

AAP · Aug 26

Ikitau back in fray as Wallabies eye Argentina

Les Kiss has resisted any left-field inclusions for the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina, but will have a welcome selection headache in the midfield.

AAP · Aug 19

How Tate's 'owning' finisher tag as Wallabies bench ace

Tate McDermott and Ben Donaldson will again warm the bench in Townsville as the Wallabies pair embrace their role as "finishers".

AAP · Aug 14

Kiss's Gordon hope and message for dropped flyhalf

Les Kiss anticipates a fit-again Carter Gordon to torment Japan's defence when the re-jigged Wallabies return to Townsville to face Eddie Jones's side.

AAP · Aug 13

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 13

Carter Gordon returns for Wallabies in ‘balanced selection’ for second Japan Test

After three false starts, the Carter Gordon era may have finally arrived after the flyhalf was named in the Australian XV to play Japan in Townsville on Saturday

AAP · Aug 6

Les is more: Kiss seeks balance in first Test at helm

There is continuity, but Wallabies coach Les Kiss has still made nine changes for his first Test in charge, against Eddie Jones's Japan in Osaka.

AAP · Jul 23

Lock him in: new Test coach's big selection call

Les Kiss has recalled Lukhan Salakaia-Loto in his first big move as Wallabies coach, while a rookie could form a centre partnership with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

AAP · Jul 18

Lock it in as hat-trick helps Wallabies wallop Italy

Josh Canham has become the first lock in Wallabies history to score a Test hat-trick as Australia snapped a six-match losing streak with a huge win over Italy.

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AAP · Jul 17

Bad memories: Wallabies on alert for Italy clash

Australia have lost twice in a row to Italy, but the Wallabies are vowing to make amends in Perth in a bid to farewell coach Joe Schmidt in style.

AAP · Jul 16

Schmidt backs in Meredith ahead of Wallabies farewell

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has taken the gamble of selecting Declan Meredith for the starting flyhalf spot ahead of Ben Donaldson for the clash against Italy.

AAP · Jul 13

Wallabies playmaker sets sights on Italy Test return

Ben Donaldson is hopeful of giving the Wallabies a play-making boost against Italy as coach Joe Schmidt prepares to say arrivederci.

AAP · Jul 11

Trio called in as winless Wallabies farewell Schmidt

Outgoing coach Joe Schmidt has called in another young playmaker among three additions to the injury-hit squad for his final Test in charge of the Wallabies.

AAP · Jul 10

'That's not good enough': Wallabies make desires clear

The injury-hit Wallabies will debut another flyhalf against a French team full of familiar faces as the hosts aim to snap a five-Test losing run.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9

Wallabies need cool heads and a hard edge against France to stop the gallant losses

Australia’s positive intent and recent honourable defeats won’t help against the world No 4 side – but composure and discipline might

AAP · Jul 9

Flyhalf 'curse' forces halves overhaul for French Test

Flyhalf Declan Meredith will make his Test debut and fullback Jock Campbell has been benched to act as his unlikely back-up against France in Brisbane.

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