Buildcorp Wallaroos Head Coach Dwayne Nestor has today confirmed his leadership group for the 2018 Internationals with Queenslander Liz Patu to captain the side this August. Patu will be joined by Rebecca Clough (Western Australia) and Sarah Riordan (Queensland and ADF) as Vice Captains as Australia continues to finalise its preparation for the two Test series against New Zealand.
Qantas Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has today trimmed his squad to 28, ahead of the opening Bledisloe Cup clash at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 18 August. Experienced trio Michael Hooper (hamstring), Scott Sio (shoulder) and Dane Haylett-Petty (knee) have all passed fitness tests to be available for Saturday night’s clash against the world’s number one side, New Zealand.
Rugby Australia has today offered its congratulations to current Qantas Wallabies’ Assistant Coach Stephen Larkham on being inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame on Friday. Larkham was one of five former players inducted into World Rugby’s Hall of Fame, considered to be one of the highest honours bestowed on Rugby identities globally.
Come meet the Qantas Wallabies squad this Sunday at Grantham Reserve, Seven Hills as they prepare to take on the All Blacks for the Bledisloe Cup.