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'Evolution, not revolution': Kiss ushers in new Wallabies dawn
A new day has dawned for the Wallabies with new coach Les Kiss acknowledging "a foundation[s] set" but "there is work to be done" as he prepares for the upcoming two Test series against Japan and the short runway to next year's home Rugby World Cup.

Kiss recalls Salakaia-Loto in first Wallabies squad
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has sprung one surprise in his first Wallabies squad, naming young gun Isaac Henry in his first ever national squad.

RUGBY
All Blacks' resurgence is real, but Greatest Rivalry tour will expose any lingering cracks

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Was the Joe Schmidt Wallabies era a failure?


FAREWELL JOE SCHMIDT
Unrealised potential, fly-half merry go round colour Joe Schmidt's Wallabies legacy

Schmidt leaves with 'no regrets' and 'lots of positives'

Schmidt bows out a winner with almost perfect Wallabies' victory

All Blacks simply too good for Ireland in third win under Dave Rennie


NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP
One game left for Schmidt to end the Wallabies insanity

Ireland's free hit at fortress Eden Park puts all the pressure on Rennie and his men


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Rugby World Cup
'Do we have an issue?' De Villiers questions drug use in South Africa rugby


WALLABIES
Rugby
Do Wallabies need to bring in winners from overseas?

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