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Wallabies 'Dominated by Disappointment' as All Blacks Loom
Australia's Wallabies conceded 15 penalties in a 28-26 loss to Argentina despite James O'Connor's late rally; the team now holds a 2-2 Rugby Championship record.
- Australia lost 28-26 to Argentina in Sydney on September 14, 2025, in a Rugby Championship match with crucial penalties conceded.
- The defeat followed Australia's recent ill-discipline after a clean season, with coach Joe Schmidt and McDermott emphasizing the need to rectify this quickly.
- Argentina led 19-7 at halftime through Santiago Carreras' 23 points, who was sinbinned late, sparking Australia's late three-try comeback that fell just short.
- McDermott warned the Wallabies that relying on last-minute miracles will not work in their upcoming massive game against the All Blacks at Eden Park on September 27.
- This loss sets back Australia's Rugby Championship aims ahead of the challenging All Blacks games, where New Zealand remains unbeaten at Eden Park since 1994.
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Sydney Morning Herald+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Wallabies players want O’Connor for the Bledisloe Cup. He has a flight booked to England
Veteran playmaker James O’Connor has been praised for his form after returning for the Wallabies this winter. But Joe Schmidt is turning towards a stable of “inexperienced tens” to take on the All Blacks.
·Sydney, Australia
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The Canberra Times+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Wallabies' late show won't work against All Blacks
The Wallabies must address some major issues if they are to stand a chance of toppling New Zealand...
·Canberra, Australia
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
13%
R 25%
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