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
Wallabies rotate forwards for Argentina Test as Suaalii settles for place on bench Coach Les Kiss has left out captain Harry Wilson and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii from the Wallabies XV to play Argentina in Jujuy this weekend The Guardian - AU · Aug 27
Pack calls to face Pumas not 'too cute': Kiss The Wallabies have rung the changes up front for their clash against Argentina, with prop Isaac Kailea making his first start in two years. AAP · Aug 27
Kiss reveals Suaalii plan as Wallabies' options grow Les Kiss has explained his thoughts around a positional switch for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and how Michael Cheika's return to Australian rugby will impact him. AAP · Aug 25
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
Les Kiss reaps rewards of derring-do approach to Australia’s team selection Issac Henry, Carlo Tizzano, Charlie Cale and Massimo de Lutiis repay faith shown by Les Kiss, the Wallabies coach, and highlight squad’s strength in depth The Guardian - UK · Aug 15
Carter Gordon impresses on return as Wallabies surge clear of Japan for dominant win Australia defeat Japan 56-17 as their No 10 shows why he could be the solution to coach Les Kiss’s problem The Guardian - AU · Aug 15
Jones' shout as Tupou powers Wallabies past Japan Australia's pack, led by Taniela Tupou, scored all eight of their tries as the Wallabies exploded out of a tight spot to thump Japan in Townsville. AAP · Aug 15
Wallabies search for pieces to fit playmaker puzzle as Kiss swings changes Australia head coach called in Carter Gordon to face Japan in Townsville but will keep investigating his flyhalf options before next year’s World Cup The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
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
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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Wallabies wary of fast Eddie and his Japan speedsters After escaping with a three-point win in Osaka, the Wallabies are not expecting things to get any easier in the return bout against Japan in Townsville. AAP · Aug 12
Suaalii call a 'first world problem' for Wallabies How Les Kiss tweaks his squad, especially in the halves and midfield, for a Townsville rematch with Japan will provide clues ahead of next year's World Cup. AAP · Aug 9
Fresh ink: Wallaby No.999's hard road to Test debut After his fourth major surgery in as many years, Isaac Henry made a promise to himself that he was able to fulfil in an emotional Wallabies debut in Japan. AAP · Aug 9
AAP · Aug 7 Why Hunter's become the hunted in centre Test battle Hunter Paisami has backed Isaac Henry to show why new Wallabies coach Les Kiss rates him so highly when the long-time clubmates wear gold in Osaka.
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.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6 Inexperienced halves pair get nod for first Wallabies Test under new coach Les Kiss New Australian coach Les Kiss has thrown his support behind Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith for the match against Eddie Jones’s Japan in Osaka
The Guardian - AU · Jul 23 Hard-hitters, gritty stayers and smart cookies: Kiss’s first Wallabies squad is built in his image The Queensland-born league winger has never played rugby union but Australia need something different – and his players have been put on notice
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 · Mar 14 Tahs quiz no-try as Gordon double fires up Reds late The beaten NSW Waratahs were scratching their heads after a Triston Reilly try that put them ahead late was reversed against the Queensland Reds.
AAP · Mar 11 Forgotten Red becomes centre of attention Likely foreign departures and a clean bill of health mean Isaac Henry finally has a clear path to fulfil his potential in the centres for the Queensland Reds.
AAP · Mar 20, 2024 Bruised Brumbies forced into bulk Super changes The ACT Brumbies are dealing with a lengthy injury list, forcing them to switch their plans ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika.
AAP · Apr 12, 2023 Tate defends Thorn, urges Reds to 'bring the dog out' Injuries and the historic nature of the Queensland Reds' trip to Samoa, where Moana Pasifika will play for the first time, have added to Brad Thorn's woes.
AAP · Apr 5, 2023 Reds axe Vunivalu, bench O'Connor for Brumbies James O'Connor has been benched and Suliasi Vunivalu left out altogether from the Queensland Reds side to face the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific.
AAP · Feb 4, 2023 Reds too hot for Force in Super Rugby warm-up Queensland Reds No.8 Harry Wilson took the first steps out of the Wallabies wilderness with a two-try haul against the Western Force