Schmidt’s Wallabies on ‘Speed Dating’ Mission

Schmidt’s Wallabies on ‘speed dating’ mission

Joe Schmidt likens it to “speed dating” and has told Australian rugby fans to expect the “unknown”. Get the latest news as the Wallabies prepare to take on World Cup nemesis Fiji.

Wallabies Valetini, Skelton omitted from Fiji test

MELBOURNE - Australia loose forward Rob Valetini and lock Will Skelton were omitted from the match-day squad for Sunday's one-off Fiji test in a blow to the Wallabies' preparations for the British & Irish Lions series. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Jorgensen to face Fiji but Wallabies hit by injury

Max Jorgensen will play his first game of rugby in more than three months, after he was named in a Wallabies starting side that also features Joseph-Aukuso but is without enforcers Rob Valetini and Will Skelton up front.

‘It’s almost like speed dating’- Joe Schmidt reveals Australian side to play Fiji

Australian head coach Joe Schmidt has opted for experience in his starting XV that will take on the Flying Fijians on Sunday in Newcastle, New South Wales. Hooker David Porecki has been called back into the international starting lineup, after nearly 700 days on from his last appearance in the gold jersey. The 32-year-old will be joined by loosehead James Slipper and Allan Alaalatoa in the front row.  Porecki also captained the Wallabies to a hi…