Wallabies coach Less Kiss says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s outstanding aerial ability and South Africa’s expected airborne assault factored into the cross-code convert’s long-touted switch to the wing eventuating.
Ben Smith
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been hailed as one of the best in the business at dealing with high balls as the Wallabies brace for a Springboks aerial barrage.
Justin Chadwick
Western Force icon and former Wallabies winger Nick Cummins says next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia will be a monster tournament and has urged fans to embrace the generational opportunity.
NSW Waratahs recruit Angus Crichton has nominated his first point of contact in rugby - and it's not fellow code-hopper and ex-Rooster Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Darren Walton
Caitlyn Halse has revealed how working in a pub contributes to her rugby union success, as the Wallaroos prepare for a historic Test against Scotland.
Sebastian Tan
The Wallabies will be set for an intense battle in the air and at ground level when they take on world No.1 South Africa at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
The Wallabies are not taking a heavily-rotated Springboks side for granted as they prepare to face one of the deepest teams in world rugby at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to move from outside centre to wing as the Wallabies attempt to down defending World Cup champions South Africa in Perth.
Two-time World Cup-winning flyhalf Handre Pollard returns from injury among 13 changes for the Springboks for Sunday's clash with Australia at Optus Stadium.
There are few challenges greater in Test rugby than coming face-to-face with South Africa’s forward pack — but Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou is relishing the opportunity.
Western Force star Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rushed into the Wallabies squad after Charlie Cale suffered a year-ending shoulder injury at training.
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips’ last rugby game came in front of just 1500 people. His next match could see him face the back-to-back world champions in front of more than 50,000.
New Zealand will be severely hampered in the Bledisloe Cup with skipper Ardie Savea one of many All Blacks to miss the series against Australia.
Staff Writers
Flagmantle fever has taken over Perth, and the Wallabies want to ensure the party-like celebrations extend into Sunday with an upset win over the Springboks.
Home has always been where the heart is for proud Sandgroper Carlo Tizzano and with a second Perth Test in the space of just over two months, the Wallabies flanker cannot wait to take on the Springboks.
Western Force have teed up a second-consecutive Super Rugby AUS grand final berth against the Waratahs after they smashed the Brumbies 40-12 at North Coast Rugby Club.
A hamstring injury cost Jordan Petaia his NFL dream, but the talented Wallabies back now has the chance to play in a home rugby World Cup.
Jordan Petaia chased an NFL dream, got cut by the Los Angeles Chargers, and still insists it was worth every moment.
Marco Monteverde
The Wallaroos will look back in frustration at a Test where they had indisciplined France at their mercy only to end up losing 29-26.
Ian Chadband
Hosts Japan have stunned Fiji with a come-from-behind 20-15 victory in Tokyo to lift the Pacific Nations Cup.
South Africa will play Fiji in Gosford before defending the Rugby World Cup in Australia, with both sides set to base themselves on the NSW Central Coast.
Murray Wenzel
The Wallaroos, who took plenty from a last-start battle with world-beating England, can return to the winner's circle in France.
Stephen Hoiles and Wycliff Palu have been confirmed as Michael Cheika's NSW Waratahs assistants as the club again attracts private ownership interest.
James O'Connor has been named to make his first appearance for the Western Force since 2011 when they take on the Brumbies in Perth on Sunday.
