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Berrick Barnes inspirational in Tahs win over Brumbies
4 hours agoThe Waratahs can thank utility back Berrick Barnes for their gripping 28-22 win over the front-running Brumbies at ANZ Stadium last night. Barnes came on from the bench for the second half to replace the injured Rob Horne. Up to that point the Brumbies led 13-6, with the Waratahs playing like lost sheep, despite winning [...]
Pulver must be firm in signing Folau
2 days agoARU boss Bill Pulver is pottering with Israel Folau and if he’s not careful he’ll lose him. Pulver has just today and tomorrow to lock Folau into a contract to take him through to the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The edict – sign for two more years, or you won’t be in the 25-man Wallaby [...]
Doesn't Robbie trust his own judgement?
3 days agoWhatever possessed head-coach Robbie Deans to officially seek Wallaby selection advice in writing from the five Australian Super franchise coaches? Waratah coach Michael Cheika sensibly didn’t want any part of it, but the other four did with staggering results. No Israel Folau, no Quade Cooper and no George Smith in their collective 23-strong starting XV [...]
Deans promises ball in hand rugby for Wallabies against Lions
4 days ago“There will be ball movement, don’t you worry about that, in order to win”. Wallaby coach Robbie Deans said those vital words earlier in the month, explaining how his men-in-gold will beat the Lions. Not movement off the boot, but through the hands – the way the Wallabies used to play. No doubt Deans will [...]
Waratahs, Brumbies, Wallaby squad...what a rugby weekend!
5 days agoThe blockbuster between the Waratahs and Brumbies on Saturday night at ANZ Stadium will be the curtain-raiser to Robbie Deans naming his 25-man Wallaby squad on Sunday to take on the Lions. And the appointment of Steve Walsh to referee the clash will make sure it lives up to all the hype. There’s not a [...]
The top 22 rugby players in Australia right now
6 days agoWith the Lions tour closing in fast and many selections tight, it must be emphasised this is not a Wallaby team, but a ranking process to select one. David Pocock, James O’Connor, and Hugh McMeniman are injured and were not considered, Kurtley Beale was also left out as he’s stood down by the Rebels. But [...]
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