The rampant All Blacks have piled on seven tries to crush the Wallabies 43-21 in the second Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney.
Darren Walton
Western Force star and Wallabies forward Carlo Tizzano may be known as a breakdown specialist, but now describes himself as “nappy-changing expert” as he embraces his new role as a father.
Ben Smith
In Fraser McReight and Carlo Tizzano, the Wallabies have two openside flankers who would walk into most Test sides — but likely room for only one of them at any given time.
One year out from a Rugby World Cup on home soil, belief has been found at the foot of the ruck and Les Kiss’ Wallabies are ready to run with it.
Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch is confident in his fitness as he targets a return to the Wallabies set-up — but has acknowledged the need for patience amid their good form and an outside back logjam.
Having defied death since birth with cystic fibrosis, a former Wallaby has now been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
News Corp Australia
After surviving one of the wildest finishes in Test rugby history, several Wallabies stars have hailed their resolve and calm as they held on to secure a famous 42-38 win in bizarre circumstances.
In one of the most bizarre endings ever, the Wallabies have survived a madcap finish which saw four separate players yellow carded in the final 10 minutes to beat South Africa 42-38 at Optus Stadium.
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has backed Jeremy Williams and veteran Lukhan Salakaia-Loto after a Josh Canham injury has forced Australia into a change before battle with South Africa’s experienced locks.
Wallabies coach Less Kiss says Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s outstanding aerial ability and South Africa’s expected airborne assault factored into the cross-code convert’s long-touted switch to the wing eventuating.
The Wallabies are not taking a heavily-rotated Springboks side for granted as they prepare to face one of the deepest teams in world rugby at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
There are few challenges greater in Test rugby than coming face-to-face with South Africa’s forward pack — but Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou is relishing the opportunity.
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips’ last rugby game came in front of just 1500 people. His next match could see him face the back-to-back world champions in front of more than 50,000.
Home has always been where the heart is for proud Sandgroper Carlo Tizzano and with a second Perth Test in the space of just over two months, the Wallabies flanker cannot wait to take on the Springboks.
Jordan Petaia chased an NFL dream, got cut by the Los Angeles Chargers, and still insists it was worth every moment.
Marco Monteverde
The Wallabies have welcomed back a player who hasn’t appeared in the jersey in three years for this month’s battle with world champions South Africa.
Western Force star Ben Donaldson is firming for a starting berth when the Wallabies host South Africa at Optus Stadium next Sunday - but he is not the only Force fly-half in contention.
Carter Gordon’s ‘big body’ will be welcomed by the Wallabies in their quest for a hat-trick of wins following a poor run of form.
A damaging ball runner has returned home to Queensland in the hope of success with the Reds as well as selection in the Wallabies’ World Cup squad.
Wallabies fullback Jock Campbell has called for improved discipline from Australia against France in Brisbane on Saturday.
Wallabies flyhalf Tom Lynagh has re-signed with Rugby Australia until 2027 despite an injury-ravaged season that has limited him to just one appearance.
Western Force hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa may loom as the favourite for the Wallabies jersey, but the experienced front-rower says a happy life outside rugby has changed his perspective.
Western Force stars Zac Lomax and Ben Donaldson have both had points to prove to Joe Schmidt this season — and the Wallabies coach has liked what he has seen from the two potential Test starters.
