ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) – Captain James Slipper said on Friday that it was crucial for the Wallabies to put South Africa under pressure from the off if they want to maintain their nine-year unbeaten streak against the world champions on home soil. Getting off to a storming start has not been Australia’s strong suit this season against England then Argentina, when they found themselves chasing the game. It is an issue 119-Test veteran Slipper wants […]
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RugbyU: Rona, Beale in Wallabies team to play All Blacks
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) – Curtis Rona will make his debut and Kurtley Beale returns for the Wallabies in the team named Thursday to face the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship opener in Sydney this weekend. Former National Rugby League star Rona, who plays for Western Force, will make his first international appearance on the left wing, while Beale will play at inside-centre. Force team-mate and winger Dane Haylett-Petty was unavailable for selection with a bicep injury. It […]





