Italy record historic first ever victory over Australia
Livewire full-back Ange Capuozzo scored a brace of tries as Italy claimed a historic first ever victory over Australia with a 28-27 triumph in Florence.
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Swain returns to Wallabies line-up as injury sidelines Frost
Darcy Swain will make his first start for Australia since serving a six-week ban for inflicting a season-ending injury on New Zealand's Quinn Tupaea after being called up as a late replacement for Nick Frost for Saturday's test against Italy.
Australia rest key players for Italy test
Australia rest a number of key players against Italy on Saturday as they balance the toil of a five-test European Tour and give their hosts the chance of running them close at Florence’s Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Australia name Alaalatoa skipper in much-changed lineup to face Italy
FLORENCE, Italy : Allan Alaalatoa will captain Australia in their test against Italy in Florence on Saturday as coach Dave Rennie on Thursday made 11 changes to his starting lineup for the third test of their European tour.
Disappointed Rennie encouraged by Wallabies display in France loss
Australia coach Dave Rennie was left deflated by his side's late loss against France on Saturday as the Wallabies missed out on a morale-boosting win over the 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts at their Stade de France stronghold on the outskirts of Paris.
'Beautiful' Penaud late try guides France to Australia win
France head coach Fabien Galthie said winger Damian Penaud's match-winning try was "beautiful" as his side beat Australia 30-29 in the Autumn Nations Series on Saturday.
Four changes in Australia lineup to take on France
Fullback Jock Campbell will make his first start for Australia after being named on Thursday as one of four changes for the test against France in Paris at the weekend.
Rugby-Australia lock Skelton eager to make impression ahead of World Cup
(Reuters) - The opportunities to impress Australia coach Dave Rennie ahead of the Rugby World Cup are running out, so for lock Will Skelton Saturday's match against France in Paris could be a key moment for his international future.