Wallabies ready for Italy
Georgina Robinson After defeating England, Wallabies look to put together another good performance.
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Mitchell expected to replace Ioane for Italy Test
Georgina Robinson Drew Mitchell is expected to make his second start for the Wallabies since injuring his hamstring in the Rugby World Cup 13 months ago.
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Injury blow for Wallabies with Polota-Nau out of Italy clash
Georgina Robinson The Wallabies plans to disrupt Italy at the set piece have taken a blow with the withdrawal of hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau.
An old-school coach makes his mark on the modern game
Georgina Robinson On a cool afternoon in Parramatta this week a schoolboy walked up to Michael Cheika and introduced himself to the Waratahs coach.
Few left in back line after Tahs overhaul
Georgina Robinson What a difference a year makes. Just two players that started this round for the Waratahs back line last season still remain.
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North v south comp mooted
Georgina Robinson AUSTRALIA remains open to a cross-hemisphere competition between Super Rugby teams and English Premiership sides despite the plan's many challenges, ARU boss Bill Pulver says.
Deans steels his troops for one last stand as Pocock and Polota-Nau return to the battleground
Georgina Robinson CARDIFF: The Wallabies are banking on the fresh legs and the physicality of David Pocock and Tatafu Polota-Nau to fight fatigue and get them home against Wales in their 15th and final Test this year.
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Gatland: Robbie's job would be safe in any other country
Georgina Robinson CARDIFF: Robbie Deans is in a ''no-win'' situation and his job as Wallabies coach would be safe in any other country based on the results he has produced, says Warren Gatland.
Deans wants more, and Quade Cooper
Georgina Robinson Wallabies coach says the Wallabies are ''just getting started'' as a group.
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Horror draw for Wallabies at World Cup
Georgina Robinson Australia face arguably their toughest road yet to Rugby World Cup glory after drawing England and Wales in the pool stages of the 2015 tournament.
Under-fire Deans wants to plot course to 2015 World Cup with Wallabies
Georgina Robinson LONDON: Robbie Deans says he wants to continue as Australian coach beyond the end of next year and believes the Wallabies are ''just getting started'' as a group.
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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.
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Wallabies beef up for scrap with Welsh bullies
Georgina Robinson CARDIFF: The Wallabies have three short days to hone their skills around the breakdown and muscle up in expectation of a Welsh onslaught after dubious showings against Italy and France.
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Timani charged with striking, faces ban
Georgina Robinson The Wallabies face the loss of powerful lock Sitaleki Timani, cited for allegedly striking his Italian opponent in the weekend's test.
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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.
Barnes takes nothing for granted as he reaches mark
Georgina Robinson CARDIFF: Of the 866 players to have worn the Wallabies jersey, 4 per cent have pulled it on 50 times.
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Anger at setback inspired Slipper
Georgina Robinson FLORENCE: James Slipper has been over-achieving since he made his debut against England three seasons ago, weighing six kilograms less than what he told officials.
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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.
Pack leaders lament missing killer instinct
Georgina Robinson FLORENCE: The Wallabies must acquire a ruthless streak if they are serious about wanting to be the best in the world, prop Ben Alexander says after Australia managed to stave off a spirited Italian...
