Brett Sheehan
Force v Highlanders
nib Stadium, Perth, Saturday 7.40pm (AEST)
Force v Sharks
AAMI Park, Melbourne, Friday 7.40pm (AEST)
Live: Western Force v Queensland Reds
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Jet-lagged Force slam schedule
Western Force coach Michael Foley believes his team has been dudded on the fixture front as they brace for a gruelling trek back to New Zealand.
Injuries in perspective for Force halfback
Justin Chadwick When Western Force halfback Brett Sheehan was told his son only had a 50-50 chance of survival last month, his own injury woes suddenly didn't matter.
All aboard the player-go-round
Paul Cully Paul Cully takes a look at the top 20 signings for the three SANZAR nations and what they will bring to their new teams.
McKibbin won't be in a position of comfort
Georgina Robinson WARATAHS halfback Brendan McKibbin says he will ''never get comfortable'' in the starting No.9 jersey despite emerging as the clear frontrunner in the battle for the crucial spot.
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Israel Folau not on Wallabies radar - for now
Jim Morton Western Force recruit Hugh McMeniman is in the mix to reactivate his Wallabies career against the British and Irish Lions after a stint in Japan, while Israel Folau not named for pre-season logistics...
New halves out in Force
Justin Chadwick The Western Force will unveil their new-look 9-10 combination in Friday night's Super Rugby trial match against the Brumbies in Darwin.
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McKibbin slots right in, after a cup of tea
Georgina Robinson CARDIFF: New Wallabies halfback Brendan McKibbin was about 30 hours into his last-minute journey from Sydney to Cardiff when the driver who picked him up from Heathrow Airport insisted they stop at...
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Deans puts Azzurri resurgence down to fatigue
Georgina Robinson FLORENCE: Robbie Deans says fatigue at the end of a ''demanding year'' was partly to blame for Australia's second-half collapse against Italy on Saturday.
McKibbin called up for Wallabies
NSW Waratahs halfback Brendan McKibbin has been summoned to join the Wallabies squad for the final Test of their European tour against Wales.
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Patience key as Wallabies face ‘hardest game’ so far
Georgina Robinson The Wallabies are in for the 'hardest game of the tour' against a desperate Wales at Cardiff on Saturday, Adam Ashley-Cooper says.
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Hooper may pip Pocock as flanker against Wales
Georgina Robinson Hooper ran with the Wallabies starting team at training in Cardiff, while Pocock ran with the reserve forwards for much of the afternoon.
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Deans hoping the pain of Paris will keep Wallabies focused on showdown with Italians
Georgina Robinson FLORENCE: Coach Robbie Deans has every reason to believe the Wallabies learnt the lessons of that dark night in Paris and will save themselves the pain of another disappointment against Italy on...
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Risky business: Wallabies lucky to escape with win after first-half cruise, says skipper Sharpe
Georgina Robinson "Risky" option-taking in the second half caused the Wallabies to throw away a 16-point lead - and almost the Test match - against Italy on Saturday, captain Nathan Sharpe said.
