Wallabies snare All Blacks assistant as defence coach
The Wallabies have appointed another former key All Blacks staff member as assistant coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Hunt shines in draw as Victoria and SA look to final
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Webster takes four as Tasmania crush Queensland
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Kerr brilliance sinks China 2-1 in Asian Cup semi-final
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Parcell’s 2015 heroics at AAMI Park can inspire Broncos
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