Wallabies & All Blacks combined XV
1 decade ago1. Scott SioWe start off the front row with Scott Sio getting the nod at Loosehead Prop. With the experienced duo of Tony Woodcock and Wyatt Crockett missing through injury Sio gets in the side ahead of...
Lomu fears Aussie back-row
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAll Black legend Jonah Lomu fears David Pocock and Michael Hooper will give Australia a critical edge at the breakdown in Saturday's World Cup final.
Australia: State of the Nation
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s six from six for the Wallabies, including emerging unscathed from the pool of death that caused England’s demise, so in a sense it’s already been a successful campaign. But in a World Cup...
Back-row the best in the world - Eales
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Wallabies World Cup-winning captain John Eales has hailed that Australia’s back-row unit is the best in the world.Scott Fardy, Michael Hooper and David Pocock have all impressed in the competition."At...
'Pooper' comes up trumps again for Australia
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThey have earned the moniker 'Pooper' for their double act at the breakdown and once again Australian back-row forwards David Pocock and Michael Hooper put their heads in where it hurt.
Argentina vs Australia Rugby World Cup 2015: Mario Ledesma's tunnel vision holds the key
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsFormer Puma has transformed the Aussie pack, and Michael Hooper believes he will have no conflict of loyalties on Sunday
I was baffled by Mario Ledesma’s scrum methods, admits Michael Hooper
1 decade ago by The TimesMichael Hooper has revealed his initial bemusement at the unconventional methods employed by Mario Ledesma to transform Australia’s scrummaging. The...
Southern Hemisphere combined XV
1 decade ago1. Marco Ayerza - The loosehead prop has impressed many this World Cup and is establishing himself as one of the best out there in his position. Key man for Argentina and proves his worth beating off Mtawaria,...
Stars David Pocock and Israel Folau return for Wallabies RWC Semifinal vs Argentina
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Wallabies are boosted by the return of David Pocock and Israel Folau for their Rugby World Cup Semi Final showdown with Argentina at Twickenham on Sunday. They have both been declared fully fit after...
Argentina v Australia combined XV
1 decade agoAhead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup semi final on Sunday between Argentina & Australia we have selected our combined XV. Here is our team :1. Marcos Ayerza - The argentine veteran has been in fine...
