Rugby UnionIsrael Folau speaks to the media after the Qantas Wallabies arrive in Cape Town for their clash with the Springboks on Saturday
The Wallabies welcome two new debutants in Jake Gordon and Jordon Petaia. Together with the return of Adam Ashley-Cooper, will the changes be enough to overcome Italy?
Former teammates of Adam Ashley Cooper believe the side will benefit from the veterans 116-cap experience this weekend against Italy. Ashley-Cooper rejoins the squad after a two year spell of playing for the Wallabies.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named wonderkid Jordan Petaia and Waratahs scrumhalf Jake Gordon to make their international debuts in Italy on Sunday morning AEDT. He's also recalled 116-Test veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper.
World Rugby's Head of Rugby World Cup, Alan Gilpin, has thrown his support behind future proposals from Rugby Australia to host the Women's showcase tournament. Australia were pipped by New Zealand for the 2021 hosting rights in yesterday's vote.
Rugby Australia has missed out on hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2021 with World Rugby giving the nod to New Zealand by 25 votes to 17. Rugby AU CEO Raelene Castle spoke to RUGBY.com.au in Dublin after the announcement.
He celebrated 100 Wallabies caps two weeks ago in Japan and now Sekope Kepu has returned to where he earned his first. The prop back in Padova, Italy where he debuted alongside James O'Connor and Quade Cooper.
Young gun Jordan Petaia burst onto the scene this year but one Wallaby has known about him for as long as he can remember. Playmaker Matt To'omua is a close family friend, so close he calls Jordan his cousin.
18-year-old wonderkid Jordan Petaia has been a revelation in his debut season in the NRC and Super Rugby. Will Michael Cheika call up the youngster against Italy this weekend?
Australian Women's Seven coach John Manenti will blood new talent for the Dubai leg of the HSBC Sevens Series. Manenti will have the tough task of picking from his champion Oceania side to represent Australia again on November 29.
Injured Wallabies prop Tom Robertson has come off the crutches since undergoing surgery on his right knee, and says if all goes well he'll be due to comeback around April. The 24-cap prop is hoping to impress during the Super season.
Wallabies backrower David Pocock was all class after last night's defeat crediting Wales for their first win in 14 starts against the Aussies. The breakdown master highlighting the last two games of 2018 will be as much a mental battle as anything.
The Wallabies have fallen to Wales in Cardiff in a hard fought, try-less Test that ended 9-6. Hear what coach Michael Cheika and captain Michael Hooper had to say to media after the final whistle.
