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Pocock starts alongside Hooper in Wallabies' Rugby World Cup opener
Both Hooper and Pocock are renowned for their expert work in slowing down and turning over opposition ball at the breakdown, which could prove important against a Fiji side that is at its best playing a quick-moving running game.
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Wallabies coach Cheika reveals threats over Folau stance
The deeply Christian player was sacked by Rugby Australia in May for posting on Instagram that 'hell awaits' gay people and others he considers sinners.
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Pocock confirms World Cup will be his Wallabies swansong
The 31-year-old flanker, who will captain Australia in their final World Cup warm-up against Samoa in Sydney on Saturday, had already made it clear in May he would not be seeking a new contract with Rugby Australia.
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Uncapped Petaia, 19, gets nod in Cheika's 'unpredictable' Wallabies squad
Cheika opted for just two half-backs, Will Genia and Nic White, in his 31-man World Cup squad, meaning Brumbies No.9 Joe Powell and the Waratahs' Nick Phipps miss out.
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'Hungry' Wallabies stick with winning formula for All Blacks
His team stunned the world champions 47-26 in Perth last weekend and head to Auckland needing another win to claim the trans-Tasman silverware for the first time since 2002.
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All Black Barrett cops 3-week ban for shoulder charge red card
Scott Barrett was red-carded for his hit on Michael Hooper late in the first half of the 47-26 defeat in Perth and was facing up to six weeks on the sidelines.
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Anti-gay row Folau's sacking challenge given February court date
The former Wallaby launched legal action against Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs earlier this month, demanding an apology, compensation and the right to play again.
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Wounded All Black Coles eyes Bledisloe redemption
Dane Coles was part of a forward pack that has worn much of the blame for the reigning world champions' 47-26 humiliation by an unfancied Australian outfit.
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Kiwis worry All Blacks 'fear factor largely gone'
Not only were the reigning World champions humiliated by the 47-26 scoreline, but their record loss to Australia also ended a 10-year reign as the top-ranked side in the world, a decade in which they won the World Cup twice.
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Hansen blasts ill-discipline, reserves judgement on red card
New Zealand gave away three needless penalties in the first half and drifted into too many offside positions before lock Scott Barrett's sending off put the final nail in their coffin in the 47-26 loss.
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Wallabies stun All Blacks in Rugby Championship upset
The Wallabies stunned the All Blacks 47-26 in their Rugby Championship match on Saturday.
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Wallabies face ultimate pre-World Cup test against All Blacks
Such is the rivalry between the trans-Tasman neighbours that New Zealand coach Steve Hansen sees retaining the trophy as second only to defending their world title in his priorities for 2019.
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Wallabies coach Cheika dismisses 'Mickey Mouse' jibe
Steve Hansen made the remarks after being questioned about Australian great Mark Ella's 2016 claim that 'Mickey Mouse could coach the All Blacks to victory' given the quality of New Zealand's players.
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Australia's Folau launches legal action over homophobia sacking
Folau, who has played 73 times for the Wallabies, raised more than Aus$2 million in just two days through the Australian Christian Lobby to help pay his legal fees.
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Barrett returns as Hansen cuts five from All Blacks squad
The world champion All Blacks play their final match of the abridged Rugby Championship against the Wallabies at Perth Stadium on 10 August.
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Wallabies out to seize chances against dangerous Pumas
The Wallabies won just four of 13 games last year - their worst campaign in decades - and after a 35-17 loss in the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg last weekend the pressure is on again.
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Lealiifano, O'Connor return for Wallabies, Pumas change five
Australia coach Michael Cheika said the reshuffle was about giving as many players as possible a chance to impress ahead of the World Cup in Japan later this year.
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Polota-Nau excited to return to Wallabies
Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau has joined the squad for the first time this year after spending the season with Leicester Tigers in England.
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Scrum-half Jantjies to make Springbok debut after fairytale rise
His form for the Stormers attracted the attention of Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus and he now gets a chance to become one of three World Cup scrum-halves.
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Two debutants for Wallabies team to face the Springboks
The Melbourne Rebels backrower was set to become Wallaby 926 when he ran out in the number eight jersey.
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Etzebeth to lead Boks against Wallabies in Rugby Championship opener
Eben Etzebeth takes over the captaincy from regular captain Siya Kolisi, who is recovering from a knee injury.
