How Messi’s Magic Is Powering the Pumas in Townsville

O’Connor axed, Schmidt plays it safe on fullback call

Australia has beefed up its forward pack ahead of a crucial Test against Argentina – and dropped the axe on veteran playmaker James O’Connor. Plus, Joe Schmidt’s fullback call revealed.

Wallabies' big selection tweaks for crucial Pumas Test

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made a call on who will replace the injured Tom Wright at fullback while tweaking his halves and backrow to face Argentina.

How Messi’s magic is powering the Pumas in Townsville

When Argentina’s rugby players take the field against the Wallabies on Saturday, they will have their nation’s world champion soccer stars in their corner.

‘Hope he’s not sleeping well’: Test friends turn foes

Felipe Contepomi studied to become a doctor while playing rugby in Ireland, but admits the thought of coaching against his old mate Joe Schmidt is a daunting task. A friendship forged from their days in Ireland will be put on hold when the Wallabies host Argentina in Townsville on Saturday. Both sides arrive with momentum, Australia fresh off a 1-1 tour of South Africa while Los Pumas beat the All Blacks at home for the first time a fortnight ag…

'Hope he's not sleeping well': Test friends turn foes

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hopes his good mate and Argentinian opposite Felipe Contepomi is tossing and turning ahead...