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Wallabies up the physicality for smarting Springboks

Wallabies up the physicality for smarting Springboks

The Wallabies know a repeat of their slow start in Johannesburg won't be good enough in their return Rugby Championship bout with the Springboks in Cape Town.

'No fear': Suaalii, Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash

'No fear': Suaalii, Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash

'No fear': Suaalii, Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash

'No fear': Suaalii, Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash

Superstar centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii insists the Wallabies have nothing to fear about taking on the smarting Springboks in the Rugby Championship return bout.

'Pressure is coming': Wallabies ready for Boks backlash

'Pressure is coming': Wallabies ready for Boks backlash

'Pressure is coming': Wallabies ready for Boks backlash

'Pressure is coming': Wallabies ready for Boks backlash

The Wallabies are expecting a ruthless response from the Springboks when they clash a week after they downed the back-to-back world champions in Johannesburg.

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'I'm blown away': coach hails Wallabies' crazy comeback

'I'm blown away': coach hails Wallabies' crazy comeback

The Wallabies have recovered from a 22-point deficit to shock South Africa and claim a first win in Johannesburg in 62 years.

Schmidt's switch: Wallabies put faith in stand-in 10

Schmidt's switch: Wallabies put faith in stand-in 10

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has done a surprise late backflip, bringing in Tane Edmed as flyhalf cover for James O'Connor on the eve of the Springboks' Test.

Schmidt dilemma: Edmed waits on Wallabies' No.10 woes

Schmidt dilemma: Edmed waits on Wallabies' No.10 woes

Tane Edmed is waiting in the wings as Australia coach Joe Schmidt ponders an eve-of-match rejig to the Wallabies' line-up against South Africa.

More than just a World Cup for star rugby winger

More than just a World Cup for star rugby winger

The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and Wallaroos sit on different sides of the globe, but Desiree Miller sees a way they can relate to each other.

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Big Horse and Baby Bear lead Wallabies charge for Boks

Big Horse and Baby Bear lead Wallabies charge for Boks

Big Horse and Baby Bear lead Wallabies charge for Boks

Big Horse and Baby Bear lead Wallabies charge for Boks

The Wallabies have some in-form forwards pushing for selection including former All Black Aidan Ross and Zane Nonggorr, who made his Test debut in South Africa.

Wallabies 'grub' ready for next battle with Springboks

Wallabies 'grub' ready for next battle with Springboks

Wallabies 'grub' ready for next battle with Springboks

Wallabies 'grub' ready for next battle with Springboks

Tom Hooper says his Wallabies teammate Will Skelton loves being a "grub" and is up for the challenge of getting under the skin of the Springboks at Ellis Park.

The Wallaroos player buoyed by her dad's legacy

The Wallaroos player buoyed by her dad's legacy

The Wallaroos player buoyed by her dad's legacy

The Wallaroos player buoyed by her dad's legacy

Wallaroos lock Annabelle Codey says her ex-Wallaby dad is her harshest critic and biggest supporter as she prepares for the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Wallabies go hunting more game on the high veldt

Wallabies go hunting more game on the high veldt

Wallabies go hunting more game on the high veldt

Wallabies go hunting more game on the high veldt

Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa says the Wallabies respect but don't fear the Springboks as they look to snap a 62-year hoodoo with victory at Ellis Park.

Injury seemingly cruels Caslick's Wallaroos Cup dream

Injury seemingly cruels Caslick's Wallaroos Cup dream

Injury seemingly cruels Caslick's Wallaroos Cup dream

Injury seemingly cruels Caslick's Wallaroos Cup dream

Charlotte Caslick's ankle will not heal in time for the superstar sevens convert to feature in the Wallaroos' Rugby World Cup pool stage as first hoped.

Injured Petaia retained by Chargers, weighing options

Injured Petaia retained by Chargers, weighing options

Injured Petaia retained by Chargers, weighing options

Injured Petaia retained by Chargers, weighing options

The injury that prompted the Los Angeles Chargers to demote Jordan Petaia to their reserves list is only minor and the Australian is assessing his options.

NFL's Chargers waive Petaia in Aussie rugby player swap

NFL's Chargers waive Petaia in Aussie rugby player swap

NFL's Chargers waive Petaia in Aussie rugby player swap

NFL's Chargers waive Petaia in Aussie rugby player swap

Former Wallabies star Jordan Petaia has been waived by the Los Angeles Chargers, who have instead called up another Australian junior rugby talent.

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'Pick and stick': Mortlock wants Wallabies consistency

Former Rugby World Cup captain Stirling Mortlock is hoping Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt sticks with the long-term with the side that pushed the touring Lions.

Edmed answers Wallabies SOS call for South Africa tour

Playmakers Tane Edmed and James O'Connor have both been included in a 35-man Wallabies squad to play two Tests against the world champion Springboks in Africa.

Young guns add to South Sydney contract speculation

Young second-rower Jacob Host and 28-gamer Jye Gray haven't ruled out moves away from the NRL as they prepare for latest "Spoon Bowl".

Caslick's Cup 'prayer' in race to return from injury

Charlotte Caslick and Siokapesi Palu are busy rehabilitating injuries in the hope of joining the Wallaroos' World Cup effort later this month.

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Injured star prop targeting Rugby Championship return

With his words inspiring the Wallabies' third Test triumph over the Lions, injured prop Allan Alaalatoa is aiming for a Rugby Championship return.

'Exceeds expectations': Lions a win for Rugby Australia

While the Wallabies suffered a narrow series loss to the British and Irish Lions, Rugby Australia are cheering the tour's success on and off the field.

Injured Wallaroos pair included for World Cup campaign

Injured Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Caslick and skipper Siokapesi Palu have been named in the Wallaroos squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup.

'Hell of a team': Lions' gushing praise for Wallabies

Joe Schmidt is refusing to get swept up in the emotion of the Wallabies' victory over the British and Irish Lions, saying he is still definitely stepping down.

'Utter rubbish': Lions slam lightning delay criticism

Coach Andy Farrell has blasted critics after being challenged about the British and Irish Lions' tactics during a dramatic third-Test loss in Sydney.

Spirited Wallabies deny Lions series clean sweep

The Wallabies have avoided a series whitewash with an action-packed 22-12 win over the British and Irish Lions in a spiteful third and final Test in Sydney.

Wallaroos crush Wales in final World Cup warm-up

The Wallaroos have comfortably beaten Wales 36-5 in their final Test before heading to England for the Women's Rugby World Cup.

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