Wallabies 'nobody' ahead of Scotland clash, says Cheika
Michael Cheika insists the clocks have been reset and the Wallabies will start from zero against Scotland in a game he genuinely believes will be closely fought.
Michael Cheika insists the clocks have been reset and the Wallabies will start from zero against Scotland in a game he genuinely believes will be closely fought.
Recalled Wallabies second-rower Will Skelton is reaping the rewards of a better diet and says he wants to add his own "spice" off the bench ahead of Australia's battle with Scotland on Saturday.
Wallabies fans will be able to watch the anticipated re-match between Australia and Eddie Jones' England on free-to-air television after SBS secured a late deal to broadcast two of the four remaining spring tour Test matches.
The Wallabies' spring tour of Europe campaign started with a somewhat surprising 32-8 thumping of Wales in Cardiff. Surprising because Wales have been there or thereabouts for the past decade while the Australians were badly beaten in all sorts of ways at their last start, against the All Blacks in Wellington.
Michael Cheika has made just one change to the starting XV that overcame Wales in Cardiff, with Will Genia returning in place of Nick Phipps for Saturday's clash with Scotland.
Former NRL star Ben Te'o has been named to make his rugby union Test debut for England against South Africa at Twickenham.
Wallabies attack coach Stephen Larkham expects Australia to be even sharper in attack this weekend against Scotland for he knows his team squandered a number of chances in Cardiff.
Sam Cane will captain the All Blacks after the selectors made 12 changes to the side to start against Italy.
The Wallabies will do it tougher this weekend and Eddie Jones might do likewise.
Rory Arnold insists he is not as much of a lineout nerd as his second-row partner Adam Coleman but has welcomed Scotland's game plan to disrupt the Wallabies' set-piece.
Israel Folau was confused at the start and made a lot of mistakes but says he fell head over heels in love with rugby as he prepares to celebrate his 50th Wallabies Test against Scotland this weekend.
Israel Folau says the Wallabies won't get carried away with their emphatic win over Wales as they look to build momentum on their spring tour with another solid showing against Scotland at the weekend.
Michael Cheika says Scotland will be a tougher proposition this week than Wales but is unperturbed if the hosts have redemption on their minds after a controversial World Cup quarter-final exit last year against Australia.
If you thought Michael Cheika cheered on Ireland to beat New Zealand, think again.
Wallabies halfback Will Genia is "stoked" to be reunited with his Australian teammates ahead of their clash with Scotland but, like coach Michael Cheika, is trying not to think about the availability issue that could arise for a possible grand slam finale against England.
There is an Australian coach within the Scotland rugby setup who wants his team to get in the face of the Wallabies in order to disrupt the attacking rhythm they showed against Wales last week.
An Indigenous education foundation run by renowned Australian rugby brothers Glen, Mark and Gary Ella is standing by former Wallaby Jim Williams in the wake of revelations he was the recipient of a secret loan from the NSW Rugby Union last year.
The Western Force have pulled off a major coup luring Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau to Perth on a one-year deal.
Wallabies second-rower Adam Coleman says his sole focus is making further improvements on the training paddock following another eye-catching performance on the international stage.
Nick Phipps will happily step aside to make way for returning Wallabies halfback Will Genia but says his own return to form against Wales was most satisfying for it showed Australia has enough spark in attack to be successful on their spring tour.
A grand slam win for the Wallabies doesn't solve rugby's problems
The Welsh rugby team has copped an almighty beating from the media after their 32-8 loss to the Wallabies in Cardiff with some experts describing their form as "shocking" and others questioning their overall attitude.
Bernard Foley showed once and for all why he is Australia's best No.10 and says it was extremely pleasing to get the Wallabies' spring tour off on the right note.
The Wallabies' commanding win over Wales in Cardiff will only come as a surprise if you've been paying attention to the negative headlines, not the detail.
Sweet home Chicago. The place where historical sporting droughts go to die in 2016.
One hundred and eleven years of frustration, and maybe even anger, ended for Ireland this morning when they stunned the All Blacks by beating them 40-29 in Chicago.
Michael Cheika is staying level-headed after the Wallabies' excellent start to their spring tour, saying his men need to get fitter and be "more battle-hardened" by the time northern hemisphere teams hit their straps with more Test football under their belts.
Michael Cheika has returned serve at Glen Ella, saying he is glad the former Wallaby got it wrong by suggesting he was "on thin ice" after a lean run this year and questioning the Australian head coach's decision to pick players out of position.
Australia's grand slam campaign got off to an emphatic start as the Wallabies continued their dominance over Wales with a 32-8 win on Saturday thanks to a stellar showing from five-eighth Bernard Foley.
Melbourne Storm defensive coach Jason Ryles says it has been a privilege to swap secrets and learn from England coach Eddie Jones who is preparing his team for another crack at the Wallabies next month in London.