Hooper ruled out of Pumas clash
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has withdrawn from the team to play Argentina on the Gold Coast on Saturday, because of a hamstring injury.
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has withdrawn from the team to play Argentina on the Gold Coast on Saturday, because of a hamstring injury.
Israel Folau will start on the wing and David Pocock at No 8 when the Wallabies clash with Argentina on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has made three changes and a positional switch ahead of the clash against Australia on the Gold Coast.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper wants to prove himself worthy of a place in their squad for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says hooker Bongi Mbonambi was substituted before half-time against the Wallabies because he had emptied the tank.
What captain Michael Hooper and coach Michael Cheika had to say after the Wallabies’ 23-18 win against the Springboks in Brisbane.
Highlights of the Wallabies’ 23-18 win against the Springboks in Brisbane.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says they were their own worst enemies in the 23-18 loss to the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.
The Springboks were their own worst enemy as they suffered a 23-18 defeat in an error-riddled outing against the Wallabies on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Wallabies downed an errant and rudderless Springbok side 23-18 in Brisbane on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.