Selection puts Hodgson on more secure footing
WALLABIES squad back-rower Matt Hodgson always knew he was between a rock and a cliff face, somewhere on the brink as opposed to the security of his long-term Australian teammates, Rocky Elsom and Wycliff Palu.
Sacking was a bolt out of the blue but discarded Tuqiri will fight for his money
A "shocked" Lote Tuqiri received little warning he was in the Australian Rugby Union's gun sights and that his multimillion-dollar contract with the Wallabies was about to be torn up.
Tuqiri's return would mean a significant haircut
There is no chance of Lote Tuqiri returning to the NRL unless he cops a huge pay decrease, writes Glenn Jackson.
Flash of Genia's comes out of left field
Will Genia was head down at Ballymore yesterday, immersed in his business diploma course when a piece of paper was thrust into his hand. It said that he had made the Wallabies Tri Nations squad. Half an hour later, a shocked Reds and now Wallabies halfback was still gasping for breath.
Dumped Tuqiri sends Sailor SOS SMS
Lote Tuqiri has sent his close friend and former teammate Wendell
Sailor a text message for advice following the shock termination of
his lucrative Australian Rugby Union (ARU) contract.
Mystery sacking: Tuqiri to fight ARU
Lote Tuqiri's days as a Wallaby and Waratah are over, after the
Australian Rugby Union last night terminated his
multi-million-dollar contract for unspecified reasons.
Pocock no longer sleeps with gun under bed
Taking on international forward packs holds no fear for David
Pocock after what he's already been through, writes Greg Growden.
Wallabies to take on All Blacks in Tokyo
The Wallabies' extra match against the All Blacks in Tokyo in October is likely to be the last time a fourth Bledisloe Cup game is played before the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Palu's likely return even has the backs on edge
THE anticipated return of Waratahs No.8 Wycliff Palu to the Wallabies Tri Nations squad this week has several forwards, in particular Peter Kimlin, and even under-used backs Timana Tahu and Lote Tuqiri fearing they could miss the 30-man cut for the tournament.
Deans raises Australia's IQ
FROM where I was on Saturday, high up in the stands at ANZ Stadium and at the other end of the field, it looked to me that the French player was onside when he intercepted a pass from Luke Burgess and raced away for a certain try. Certain, that is, until English referee Dave Pearson ruled an offside allowing Matt Giteau to kick an easy penalty.
Wallabies get les thumbs up from Traille
THE Wallabies will be right in the mix to challenge for this year's Tri Nations trophy, says French superstar Damien Traille after Les Bleus' 22-6 loss to Australia at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.
Wallabies fined over food fight as ARU gets tough
THE Australian Rugby Union has fined three Wallabies including teenage star James O'Connor for being involved in a St Trinians-like food fight in Canberra two weeks ago, in a sign that no ill-discipline in the Test squad will be allowed to go unpunished.
Deans defence: seeing is believing is winning
BERRICK BARNES admits that when Wallabies coach Robbie Deans decided to revamp the team's defensive structure last season, there was scepticism in the ranks.
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