Cheika makes nine changes as Argentina host Australia
Michael Cheika on Thursday announced nine changes to his Argentina side to take on Australia in their Rugby Championship opener in Mendoza but was unable to recall one key player.
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Nine changes for Argentina in Rugby Championship clash with Wallabies
MENDOZA : Argentina have restored scrum half Tomas Cubelli but left out veteran Nicolas Sanchez from the halfback partnership for Saturday’s Rugby Championship test against Australia in Mendoza.
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.
Wallabies are not focused on Cheika factor: Wright
Argentina coach Michael Cheika will plot against his former team Australia as the Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend but the former Randwick man has barely rated a mention in the Wallabies camp, according to winger Tom Wright.
Rebel with a cause: Gibbon targets Wallabies debut after near-miss
MELBOURNE : Late-blooming Melbourne Rebels prop Matt Gibbon feels his Wallabies hopes now lie on stronger shoulders after a test debut went begging three years ago under Michael Cheika.
Argentina name squad for Rugby Championship clashes against Australia
Argentina have included captain Julian Montoya and the first-choice halfback pairing of Tomas Cubelli and Nicolas Sanchez in a 34-man squad for the two tests against Australia in the Rugby Championship, the Argentine Rugby Union said on Thursday.
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.
Argentina v Scotland: Michael Cheika building something special with Los Pumas after series win
Michael Cheika is building something in Argentina and hopes the series win over Scotland is just the first step on a long and fruitful journey.