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Michael Cheika looks to Australia’s future to extend run against Wales

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Australia coach Cheika will have 13th debutant of year for Wales game• Wales have Leigh Halfpenny back for first time in 13 monthsAustralia have won their past 11 Tests against Wales, many by a sustained...

Wallabies team to play Wales: Pocock returns, Latu in line to debut

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

David Pocock will make his return from a broken hand in the first match of Australia’s spring tour. However he’ll be a little out of his usual place, wearing the No.6 guernsey for the first...

Cheika wary of Wales threat

1 decade ago by Sky Sports Rugby

Michael Cheika does not believe Australia's long winning run against Wales is relevant for Saturday's showdown at the Principality Stadium.

Pick your Wallabies XV to face Wales: The results

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Michael Cheika has been heavily criticised for team selections in 2016, with plenty of Roarers feeling they could do a better job come selection time. As a result, I put out the call for Roarers to vote...

Aus name Pocock at blindside for Wales

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

David Pocock will make his first start at blindside flanker when Australia face Wales in Cardiff on Saturday at the start of a gruelling six-match autumn tour.

Thursday Afternoon Round Up

1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby

Waratahs re-sign recent Wallaby call-up, Jack Dempsey for two seasons   Waratahs have announced the re-signing of powerful back rower, Jack Dempsey who will stay with the Tahs for another two...

Halfpenny returns for Wales as Howley puts faith in experience

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Acting head coach Rob Howley is hoping experience can deliver Wales' first victory over Australia since 2008, after naming his side for Saturday's first autumn Test - with the 2017 RBS 6 Nations now firmly...

Halfpenny returns for Wales as Howley puts faith in experience

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Acting head coach Rob Howley is hoping experience can deliver Wales' first victory over Australia since 2008, after naming his side for Saturday's first autumn Test - with the 2017 RBS 6 Nations now firmly...

Halfpenny back for Wales against Wallabies

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

Leigh Halfpenny will return to Test rugby after a 14-month absence when Wales launch their autumn international series against Australia in Cardiff on Saturday. Halfpenny lines up at fullback for his first...

Springboks a very average team: Stransky

1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au

World Cup-winning fly-half Joel Stransky is far from optimistic about South Africa’s chances for their upcoming November internationals against England, Italy and Wales, saying the national side...