AUSTRALIA

Allan Alaalatoa

Allan Alaalatoa rubbishes claims Wallabies dodged scrums against Boks

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa batted off speculation about a freak situation in Perth against the Springboks where both sides were forced to go to uncontested scrums.

Scott Robertson

All Blacks coach praises 'smart' Rassie Erasmus for making 10 changes in Perth

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes Rassie Erasmus was "smart" rather than "brave" by making 10 changes for the Springboks' clash with the Wallabies.

Joe Schmidt

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt reflects on no-contest scrums against Boks

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits he's never seen a scene like Optus Stadium on Saturday as his side suffered an unbelievably unlucky run of injuries in the front row.

Cheslin Kolbe

Cheslin Kolbe keeping buoyant Boks grounded

The Springboks were delighted with their impressive start to the Rugby Championship after bagging two bonus-point wins in Australia, but Cheslin Kolbe stressed the importance of "keeping their feet on the ground".

Australia

Wallabies lose three more players ahead of second Springbok Test

The Wallabies are counting the cost of a physical Test against the Springboks after picking up a series of injuries in the 33-7 defeat.

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Springboks to face Wallabies at sold-out Suncorp Stadium

The Wallabies' first Test in the 2024 Rugby Championship against the Rugby World Cup Champion Springboks this Saturday in Brisbane is a sell-out.