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Paul Cully is a rugby columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.

Why rugby Bazball could be the answer for the Wallabies at the World Cup

Why rugby Bazball could be the answer for the Wallabies at the World Cup

Damn the torpedoes – Australia’s young players need to go full speed ahead.

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What an Eddie Jones press conference really tells you about him, and the Wallabies

What an Eddie Jones press conference really tells you about him, and the Wallabies

There are two sides to the Wallabies coach. My advice? Take comments from “Jones the Salesman” for what they are, but laser in on what “Jones the Coach” is actually saying.

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Axing Dave Rennie for Eddie Jones was a pointless exercise
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Axing Dave Rennie for Eddie Jones was a pointless exercise

If there’s one lesson from Australia’s poor results, it’s that a change of coach was not going to reverse the Wallabies’ fortunes.

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A 35-year-old and a Wallaby rookie walk into a French bar. It’s no joke

A 35-year-old and a Wallaby rookie walk into a French bar. It’s no joke

It is an indictment on Australian rugby that Quade Cooper, who started at No.10 in the 2011 Rugby World Cup finds himself in the box seat again 12 years later.

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Fijian weapons could spring a World Cup shock for Wallabies
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Fijian weapons could spring a World Cup shock for Wallabies

In a comfortable win over Tonga, Fiji showed off a couple of stars who could challenge Australia at this year’s Rugby World Cup.

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Wallabies have to improve out of sight to avoid a black night at MCG
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Wallabies

Wallabies have to improve out of sight to avoid a black night at MCG

Eddie Jones still conjures up nightmares in New Zealand, due to famous wins against them in 2003 and 2019. His presence will have the Kiwis on edge, creating a perfect storm in Melbourne.

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The Wallabies haven’t fired a shot - and nor have the players below them
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Wallabies

The Wallabies haven’t fired a shot - and nor have the players below them

When Samu Kerevi scored an excellent try for the Wallabies with about 10 minutes to go against Argentina on Saturday, the natural reaction was, ‘Where has this been?’.

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Jones should leave World Cup door open for Foley

Jones should leave World Cup door open for Foley

The Super Rugby-winning playmaker’s nod as captain for Australia A’s clash with Tonga highlights the esteem in which he is still held by Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.

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Wallabies out-skilled and outmuscled in Springboks wake-up call
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Wallabies out-skilled and outmuscled in Springboks wake-up call

Eddie Jones will need to make changes after the Wallabies’ drubbing in Pretoria with his team seemingly starting from scratch in a World Cup year.

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Wallabies must be wary of the Springboks’ speed men

Wallabies must be wary of the Springboks’ speed men

South Africa may not have named their strongest side for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia, but it’s certainly one of their fastest.

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Nations Championship will finally fix world rugby’s Test schedule
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Nations Championship will finally fix world rugby’s Test schedule

Rugby union supporters will finally get the logical fixture list they deserve with the introduction of the Nations Championship from 2026.

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