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Wallabies lose another star hours from kickoff
By Online Editors
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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I’d say France was far more hard done by in the 2011 final than the All Blacks in this game. Joubert simply refused to call a penalty against the All Blacks in the last quarter even directing an All Black to drop a ball he picked up in an offside position rather than penalizing him. This article also totally discounts the efforts of PSTD. Ask Jordie how well he played. Or the backup flank who played hooker for the entire game. Siya was also a brilliant tackle by Richie from scoring a blinder. Pollard was also fantastic. Look I don’t like the boks style but the only thing more questionable than the content of this article is the timing of it. Get over it already
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