Hooper returns for Wallabies' tour opener against Scotland
Australia's rugby union great Michael Hooper was recalled to the team announced on Thursday for this weekend's European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.
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Winless Australia forced into two changes to side against France
Australia have been forced into two changes to their starting XV for the Autumn International series test against France in Paris on Saturday with flyhalf Carter Gordon and hooker Billy Pollard ruled out due to injury.
Australia ring the changes to take on Ireland
DUBLIN :Australia, reeling after successive defeats on their European tour, made six changes to their team for Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin, including a return for powerful centre Len Ikitau and veteran flyhalf James O’Connor.
Wallabies Skelton, Gordon return for Perth test against All Blacks
MELBOURNE :Lock Will Skelton and scrumhalf Jake Gordon are among five changes to Australia's starting 15 for the final Rugby Championship test against New Zealand in Perth on Saturday.
Skelton and Valetini back in Wallabies squad for Perth test
SYDNEY :Key forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini will rejoin the Wallabies squad for their final Rugby Championship test against New Zealand in Perth next weekend, the team said on Sunday, but scrumhalf Tate McDermott looks set to miss the match.
O'Connor to start at flyhalf against All Blacks, Slipper earns 150th cap
MELBOURNE :Australia flyhalf James O'Connor has been rewarded with the number 10 jersey following his globe-trotting journey while prop James Slipper will become the first Wallaby to play 150 tests in the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
Australia fullback Kellaway ruled out of All Blacks test
MELBOURNE :Australia's backline stocks have taken another hit before their pivotal Rugby Championship test against New Zealand on Saturday with fullback Andrew Kellaway ruled out of the Eden Park clash due to a calf strain.
Wilson, Lynagh back for Wallabies, Kellaway at fullback against Pumas
SYDNEY :Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has recalled skipper Harry Wilson and flyhalf Tom Lynagh to his team after injury for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Townsville.
Australia coach Schmidt hopes for better start against fired-up Springboks
CAPE TOWN :Australia coach Joe Schmidt is banking on his side making a faster start to the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday, and not having to dig quite as deep as last weekend’s heroic win at Ellis Park.