59-test veteran Koroibete in starting side for Wallabies vs South Africa in Rugby Championship
4 months, 1 week ago

59-test veteran Koroibete in starting side for Wallabies vs South Africa in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has recalled 59-test veteran Marika Koroibete to the starting side in a revamped team to face South Africa on Saturday in the second Rugby Championship match for both teams. The reality is that we need to be more combative and accurate this Saturday.” Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg and lock Ruan Nortje are expected to earn their first test starts in a South Africa team with 10 changes announced Wednesday for the Perth match. ___ Australia: Tom Wright, Andrew Kellaway, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami, Marika Koroibete, Noah Lolesio, Nic White, Harry Wilson, Carlo Tizzano, Rob Valetini, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Blyth, Allan Ala’alatoa, Josh Nasser, Angus Bell. South Africa: Aphelele Fassi, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Mapimpi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Morne van den Berg, Elrigh Louw, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Marco van Staden, Ruan Nortje, Salmaan Moerat, Thomas du Toit, Johan Grobbelaar, Jan-Hendrik Wessels; Reserves: Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, Vincent Koch, Eben Etzebeth, Kwagga Smith, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok, Handre Pollard.

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Marika Koroibete no certainty to return to Wallabies line-up after being overlooked for Britain and Ireland tour
2 months ago

Marika Koroibete no certainty to return to Wallabies line-up after being overlooked for Britain and Ireland tour

ABC  

Marika Koroibete's Wallabies future has been plunged into further doubt, with coach Joe Schmidt refusing to guarantee the winger would return to the Australian team. Koroibete was left out of the 34-man Spring Tour squad, with Schmidt saying the two-time John Eales Medallist was "flat" and "having a break". Joseph Sua'ali'i named in Wallabies squad for rugby Tests Rugby league …

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship
4 months, 1 week ago

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — South Africa scored three second-half tries Saturday to hand Australia a second loss in two weeks, beating the Wallabies 30-12 in a rain-soaked Rugby Championship match. “It’s been an amazing two weeks coming down, getting two victories,” South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth said. It was a good squad this whole tour.” Japan-based South Africa utility back Jesse …

Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium

ABC  

South Africa have secured a sweep of the Wallabies on Australian soil, scoring four tries to nil to claim a 30-12 win in wet conditions at Perth Stadium. Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete's attempted chip and chase would have led to a South Africa try if not for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's fumble with the try line in sight. Lolesio's audacious cross-field kick …

Springboks’ 10-player team overhaul no disrespect says 32-test Wallaby
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks’ 10-player team overhaul no disrespect says 32-test Wallaby

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto isn’t taking South Africa’s wholesale changes for the second Rugby Championship test against his side too personally. South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus played down talk that the changes were a sign of disrespect towards the Wallabies, saying he made the move to further develop his squad’s depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup …

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’
4 months, 1 week ago

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’

The Independent  

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Springboks make 10 starting lineup changes for 2nd Rugby Championship test against Australia
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks make 10 starting lineup changes for 2nd Rugby Championship test against Australia

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg and lock Ruan Nortje were expected to earn their first test starts in a South Africa team with 10 changes to the starting lineup which beat Australia last weekend in the first round of the Rugby Championship. “We made it clear from the outset this season that one of our main goals …

Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — World Cup-champion South Africa gave the previously unbeaten Wallabies a harsh reality check on Saturday, leading 14-0 early and beating Australia 33-7 in the opening Rugby Championship match for both teams. “We stuck to what we planned in the week, we are a learning team.” Despite sustained strong defensive play by the Wallabies, South Africa went ahead …

Springboks hand first start to rising star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in Rugby Championship opener
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks hand first start to rising star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in Rugby Championship opener

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New Zealand squad for Australia Test series: Daryl Mitchell returns; Kuggeleijn replaces Jamieson
10 months ago

New Zealand squad for Australia Test series: Daryl Mitchell returns; Kuggeleijn replaces Jamieson

The Hindu  

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is expected to recover from a foot injury in time for the Test matches against Australia later this month while Scott Kuggeleijn will replace injured fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, New Zealand Cricket said on Saturday. Mitchell missed New Zealand’s second Test against South Africa while he will also sit out the upcoming T20 international series …

New Zealand ponder over Daryl Mitchell's fitness as star batter out of 2nd South Africa Test, Australia T20Is
10 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand ponder over Daryl Mitchell's fitness as star batter out of 2nd South Africa Test, Australia T20Is

India Today  

Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of New Zealand’s second Test against South Africa in Hamilton and the upcoming T20I series against Australia. Black Caps’ head coach Gary Stead said that Mitchell was rested, keeping in mind the Test series against Australia, which starts on February 29. "We took the opportunity to rest him a little earlier but after seeking …

Springboks wing speedster Cheslin Kolbe ready to deliver at scrumhalf if needed against All Blacks
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks wing speedster Cheslin Kolbe ready to deliver at scrumhalf if needed against All Blacks

Associated Press  

PARIS — In his bid to help South Africa retain its Rugby World Cup title, Cheslin Kolbe is ready to leave his favorite position on the wing and dig into his rugby sevens experience to play at scrumhalf against New Zealand in Saturday’s final. Kolbe, who scored a try for the Springboks in the final against England four years ago, …

Captain Will Skelton emerges as injury doubt for Wallabies’ clash with Fiji
1 year, 3 months ago

Captain Will Skelton emerges as injury doubt for Wallabies’ clash with Fiji

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Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup
1 year, 4 months ago

Kolisi returns as Springboks smash Wales with 8 tries in Rugby World Cup warmup

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Captain Siya Kolisi made a successful return from long-term injury and both Jesse Kriel and Canan Moodie scored two tries as South Africa pulverized Wales 52-16 in their latest Rugby World Cup warmup game on Saturday. Kolisi, the World Cup-winning skipper from 2019, played just the first half for his first appearance since undergoing surgery on a …

Wallabies beat Springboks 25-17 in Rugby Championship match
2 years, 3 months ago

Wallabies beat Springboks 25-17 in Rugby Championship match

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — Australia scored a try in the second minute and withstood a series of South African challenges to beat the World Cup-champion Springboks 25-17 in a Rugby Championship match on Saturday. “We talked a lot about playing flatter and playing on top of the offensive line and smart kicking options and so it was good to see that …

Springboks coach looks for big improvement against Wallabies
2 years, 3 months ago

Springboks coach looks for big improvement against Wallabies

Associated Press  

ADELAIDE, Australia — South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber is under no illusions as his World Cup-champion Springboks attempt to win their first rugby match in Australia in nine years. Coming off a 35-23 home loss to New Zealand two weeks ago, the Springboks will have a chance to make amends in Saturday’s Rugby Championship afternoon match at Adelaide Oval. …

Kerevi out of Australia’s lineup to face Japan in rugby test
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerevi out of Australia’s lineup to face Japan in rugby test

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Samu Kerevi has been ruled out of Australia’s rugby test against Japan in Oita on Saturday and will be replaced by Hunter Paisami in one of four changes to the Wallabies’ starting XV. “While it’s disappointing for Samu not to be able to play in Japan, Hunter started the first five tests this year and is chomping at …

South Africa stars Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of autumn Tests
3 years, 2 months ago

South Africa stars Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of autumn Tests

The Independent  

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Australia clinches back-to-back test wins over Springboks
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia clinches back-to-back test wins over Springboks

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — Australia regained the Mandela Plate with a 30-17 win over World Cup champion South Africa on Saturday, giving Dave Rennie back-to-back test wins for the first time as Wallabies head coach. The Wallabies needed a last-minute penalty goal from recalled flyhalf Quade Cooper last Sunday for a 28-26 win on the Gold Coast, but led for most …

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