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Wallabies lose another star hours from kickoff

07 Sep 2018

Israel Folau. Photo / Getty Images

Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of tonight’s Test against South Africa after failing to overcome an ankle injury.

Folau injured his ankle in the opening Bledisloe Cup clash at ANZ Stadium in Sydney.

Dane Haylett-Petty will slot in at fullback with Jack Maddocks promoted to the right wing and Tom Banks earning his start off the bench.

The Folau news is another blow for Michael Cheika’s Wallabies squad, who yesterday announced inspirational back rower David Pocock would miss the fixture with a neck injury.

The Wallabies are back home after losing two Tests against the All Blacks to open their Rugby Championship campaign.

Tonight’s clash will be the 86th Test match between South Africa and Australia, with the hosts having won on 36 occasions.

WALLABIES:
1. Scott Sio, 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau, 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 4. Rory Arnold, 5. Adam Coleman, 6. Lukhan Tui, 7. Michael Hooper (C), 8. Pete Samu, 9. Will Genia, 10. Kurtley Beale, 11. Marika Koroibete, 12. Matt Toomua, 13. Reece Hodge, 14. Jack Maddocks, 15. Dane Haylett-Petty.
Reserves: 16. Folau Faingaa, 17. Tom Robertson, 18. Taniela Tupou, 19. Izack Rodda, 20. Ned Hanigan, 21. Joe Powell, 22. Bernard Foley, 23. Tom Banks.

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SB 15 minutes ago

Many Springboks fans are saying same thing about the Lions

Mate, don't be disingenuous. The 1996 NZ tour is not what I am referring to. It's the 1997 Lions tour - which is what the original comment was about.

Like I said, between the RWC 1995 victory and the winning streak start in 1997, our landscape was shaky, we conspired badly against ourselves in SA. But since you brought it up, the NZ tour victory was a momentous moment and some sort of revenge for the RWC 1995 loss. So congratulations on it.

Show some class man!

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SadersMan 44 minutes ago

'Most controversial call ever': Tizzano no-call lingers over Lions series win

Yeah, a strange attitude. I mean, I’m no fan of either team, but was hoping AUS would get there. SH solidarity.

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GH 50 minutes ago

Owen Farrell hailed 'the best player I've played with' by 2013 series winner

Does it mean he was good ten years ago?

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GH 53 minutes ago

'I thought it was a brilliant clear-out, honestly - didn’t you?'

There is nothing there. Any team is refereed the same way when the opposite side is British, nothing to whine about.

But I would have appreciated a comment on the general bad discipline of his team all along the game, not only on the last minute. Clearly over the par for the international level.

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aa 53 minutes ago

Michael Hooper weighs in on Jac Morgan clear-out

Interesting that the concentration is on this incident with Morgan. However, there were a few kicks missed by Lynagh which could have won the game, why not blame him for the loss?

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SadersMan 54 minutes ago

Ruby Tui's response to World Cup omission earns praise of teammates

I don’t think she had anything to do with this article. It’s not like her to make this kind of fuss. I’m certain she’d rather the focus be on the actual team.

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GH 59 minutes ago

Maro Itoje: What was said as Lions fell 'far behind' on scoreboard

with weeks of playing together, planning together and living together it is hard to argue that the Lions have had less opportunity for cohesion than Australia.

Did they brought a coach with them ? I don’t think so. Good players, bad team

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Cantab 1 hour ago

'I thought it was a brilliant clear-out, honestly - didn’t you?'

There did appear to be something of a " Hollywood" but the officials didn't buy into it and no " Oscar" was awarded.

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Snash 1 hour ago

'Most controversial call ever': Tizzano no-call lingers over Lions series win

You see those clean outs (on back of neck) often which is kinda weird they’re apparently allowed when you see how strict they are being w head to head

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Over the sideline 1 hour ago

Many Springboks fans are saying same thing about the Lions

Played in 3 won 3. Thats 100%. Better than your teams rate

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BH 1 hour ago

Ruby Tui's response to World Cup omission earns praise of teammates

Would you rather she have a sook about it and be bitter and jealous on social media? This is pure class, and other players could learn from it (e.g. Hoskins Sotutu).

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PaPaRumple 1 hour ago

Many Springboks fans are saying same thing about the Lions

Clearly not, played 8 won 4 hence 50 percent win rate, It's not hard. What's your teams RWC win rate?

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Utiku Old Boy 1 hour ago

'Gutted' Joe Schmidt makes feelings clear over match-deciding call

The photo evidence backs up Joe’s claim. Tizzano was on the ball first - before Morgan hit him on the neck. Despite Tizzano’s over-acting, the hit was not legal and the series was robbed of a decider last match.

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Andrew Nichols 2 hours ago

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Auckland till the age of 10. Little brother all 6 ft 10 of him used to play for Counties Manukau.

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Andrew Nichols 2 hours ago

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He remains a 40 min player.

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Wayneo 2 hours ago

'Most controversial call ever': Tizzano no-call lingers over Lions series win

Haven’t see any of those “12 more years” posts recently.

Seriously, you NH lot need to up your game, can’t leave all the trolling to the Saffas & Kiwis!!!

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Wayneo 2 hours ago

Many Springboks fans are saying same thing about the Lions

Brother, not all Saffas are Blue Bulls supporters.

The rest of us do know how to count past 10.

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Hammer Head 2 hours ago

Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

Gets drowned out somewhere between the sports pages and our own headlines JW.

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Wayneo 2 hours ago

Many Springboks fans are saying same thing about the Lions

Blah, blah, blah, blah Marmite!!!

Good morning, Champions!!!

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Hammer Head 2 hours ago

Half-back depth is the flaw in 'Razor's' 4-4-4 Rugby World Cup plan

You can’t read JW. Scroll up and down a few times and see who wrote +13.

The team the ABs will need to worry about is France. Particularly if you meet on the way to the final.

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