Australia team to play Argentina in Rugby Championship
Australia coach Dave Rennie has named the following team to play Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza on Saturday:
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Blow for Wallabies as Kerevi ruled out for the season
SYDNEY : Australia have suffered a major injury blow ahead of the start of the Rugby Championship with key back Samu Kerevi ruled out for the remainder of the season by a knee injury.
Lock Arnold back for injury-hit Wallabies' Argentina tour
Towering lock Rory Arnold and uncapped back Jock Campbell were notable call-ups on Thursday to an injury-hit Australia squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, who are coached by former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika.
From Beirne to Fernández: rugby union’s top players from the July Tests
Ireland’s historic first series win in New Zealand was a huge collective effort but Beirne’s blue headguard was everywhere. As recently as 2015 the versatile forward was delivering pizzas and being overlooked for a senior contract at Leinster. A thigh injury in the Six Nations also hampered him but in the last two Tests in New Zealand he was superb, snaffling turnover and lineouts and also making crucial yards. Inspirational.
Who will England coach Eddie Jones select at left wing for second Test?
Unless head coach Eddie Jones throws a curve ball in selection, England’s left wing position for the pivotal second Test against Australia on Saturday is a shoot out between Joe Cokanasiga and Henry Arundell.
Wallabies to take on England up front in Perth
SYDNEY : Australia and England have both set out their stall for a titanic forward battle at Perth Stadium on Saturday in the first of three July tests that could have lasting repercussions for both teams.
2 debutants for Wallabies against England, Cooper backed at No 10
Veteran lock Cadeyrn Neville and hooker David Porecki were handed Australia debuts on Thursday in a powerful pack to face England in the first Test, while playmaker Quade Cooper got the nod over James O'Connor.
Quade Cooper in for Australia while James O'Connor misses out on England Test
Quade Cooper will form an experienced half-back combination with Nic White for Australia's series opener against England in Perth on Saturday.