Wallabies not into World Cup mind games
The injury-hit Wallabies will be aiming to end their Spring Tour on a high when they take on Wales in Cardiff this weekend.
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Winger Ioane completes rugby’s full circle
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New skipper, new energy drives Wallabies
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Wallabies lose to Italy in historic defeat
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Mortlock writes off Wallabies at World Cup
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McReight out to make up for lost time
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Injury drama after Rennie rings changes
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Wallabies wary of Italy danger game
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Gordon earns Wallabies call-up for Italy
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Wallabies lose Foketi for remaining tour
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Tupou, Skelton aim up for French Test
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France deny Wallabies in epic encounter
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Australia earn famous Hong Kong Sevens win
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Rennie ready for the ‘world’s best’ team
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Talks on joint Aust/NZ team to face Lions
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Rennie rings more changes for Wallabies
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Skelton wants to be at best for Wallabies
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Will Skelton a giant asset for Wallabies
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