Haylett-Petty determined to be a 'world-class winger'

Dane Haylett-Petty says he is determined to develop into a "world-class winger" even if it means moving from his preferred position of fullback for good should Wallabies coach Michael Cheika stick with Israel Folau at the back.

Cooper says stability will help Foley combination flourish

Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper is confident his partnership with playmaker Bernard Foley will continue to flourish and says stability is key after a narrow win over the Springboks.

Wallabies will be benefit from getting monkey off their back

Michael Hooper says the Wallabies will benefit from getting the monkey off their back with a 23-17 victory against the Springboks and believes the relief of winning will help the team become more free flowing and less anxious in the way they play.

Wallabies win eases pressure on Cheika

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The Wallabies were far from a polished product - and there is no suggestion this year will be smooth sailing, but there were definite improvements in their 23-17 win over the Springboks in Brisbane.

Moore gives critics short shrift as Wallabies seek to arrest slump

Wallabies captain Stephen Moore says he has not taken notice of criticism hurled his way in recent weeks but insists he still has plenty of self-belief in his game as Australia look to reverse the "embarrassment" of this year against the Springboks in Brisbane.

Wallabies buck trend by meeting ref before Springboks duel

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has met with referee Nigel Owens ahead of their Test against South Africa in Brisbane but only did so to ensure an even playing field given it was the visitors who asked for the meeting.

We don't want Larkham 'burnt to a crisp', says Cheika

Michael Cheika says Stephen Larkham will be "burnt to a crisp" if he continues a dual coaching role.

Cheika backs Moore but Polota-Nau closing in

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika insists captain Stephen Moore is not under pressure to keep his spot but says he's in an ongoing "competitive battle" with backup hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau.

Fardy dropped, Mumm to start against Boks

Michael Cheika has opted for the lineout prowess of Dean Mumm ahead of Scott Fardy in the Wallabies back-row and injected in-form youngster Reece Hodge onto the wing in a bid to snap a six-game losing streak against the Springboks in Brisbane on Saturday.