‘Perenara deserves a start’
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says scrumhalf TJ Perenara has earned a start against the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says scrumhalf TJ Perenara has earned a start against the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.
Israel Folau says the torrid period surrounding his comments about gays has taught him a lot despite coming close to giving up on rugby union.
Israel Folau will start at outside centre when the Wallabies face the All Blacks in the third Bledisloe Cup match in Yokohama on Saturday.
Damian McKenzie will start at fullback for the All Blacks against the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.
Israel Folau has signed a new four-year deal with the Wallabies and Waratahs, extending his stay until 2022.
Flanker David Pocock has won Australia’s Player of the Year award for the second time.
The Wallabies have included three uncapped players in their squad to face the All Blacks in next Saturday’s third Bledisloe Cup Test in Japan.
Flyhalf Bernard Foley has signed a deal to stay in Australia until the end of the 2019 season.
The Waratahs are in negotiations with veteran back Adam Ashley-Cooper about a possible return to Super Rugby next year.
Coach Michael Cheika’s job is not in jeopardy as Rugby Australia prepares to review the Wallabies’ poor Rugby Championship campaign.