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John Ferguson
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John Ferguson is a journalist who has been writing rugby analysis for the past three years. He is based in Australia with a focus on the Wallabies and the respective Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams. He writes in the hope to bring new eyes to rugby, whilst providing in-depth analysis to those who already love the game.
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Opinion
Where Les Kiss’ Wallabies attack goes from here
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has again made big changes to his matchday 23 to build depth and rest key players.
John Ferguson
29 Aug 2026, 4:50
Opinion
The three trouble positions which the Wallabies must resolve in Argentina
Los Pumas is the perfect litmus Test for the Wallabies, and has been so since Michael Cheika first coached the side in a Test in 2…
John Ferguson
23 Aug 2026, 17:17
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Opinion
The three most important players for the All Blacks and Springboks
Back-to-back Rugby World Cup Winners host the world number two in an epic four-Test match marathon across two continents.
John Ferguson
20 Aug 2026, 22:10
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Analysis
Four clips that suggest the Wallabies attack will click in Townsville
Head coach Les Kiss has wasted no time in completely changing the script of the Wallabies attack; it now stretches much wider, muc…
John Ferguson
13 Aug 2026, 20:24
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Analysis
Seven clips the Wallabies will be analysing after another tight win over Japan
Let’s be blunt: seven linebreaks is far too many, and so is the total of nine the Japanese managed to get against the Wallabies,…
John Ferguson
11 Aug 2026, 20:43
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Opinion
No promises: Kiss puts cards on table with first Wallabies team
Les Kiss has made two points very clear at the beginning of his tenure as Wallabies coach: he wants his team to go forward and win…
John Ferguson
06 Aug 2026, 21:27
Opinion
The eternal Wallabies selection conundrum that now falls to Les Kiss
There are 18 Test matches between now and the beginning of the 2027 home Rugby World Cup, and the Wallabies must use these games a…
John Ferguson
05 Aug 2026, 16:48
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Analysis
Addressing the 'obvious place to start' in Les Kiss' Wallabies evolution
It was clear from day one that defence was to change under new Wallabies head coach Les Kiss, and he has immediately demanded a ne…
John Ferguson
31 Jul 2026, 15:36
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Analysis
The Wallabies attack is about to get a whole lot wider, but not in the way you think
If there’s one thing you can count on in the Les Kiss era of the Wallabies, it’s that they won’t be afraid of having a crack…
John Ferguson
30 Jul 2026, 19:15
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Opinion
The three selections that reveal how Les Kiss’ Wallabies will play
The Wallabies don’t have the luxury to ignore their most experienced Test lock, nor should they ever have been stubborn enough t…
John Ferguson
24 Jul 2026, 20:19
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Opinion
Wallabies' game-by-game review for Nations Championship July series
Last time the Wallabies played Ireland alone, they had a 67% success rate at the lineout, which is a massive turnaround with compa…
John Ferguson
20 Jul 2026, 18:29
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Opinion
Wallabies’ second-half fades reveal a pathway to victory in Perth
You will have heard plenty of rugby coaches talk of the “controllables” and how you must control the things you can and not wo…
John Ferguson
16 Jul 2026, 18:14
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Opinion
The three tough Wallaby selection calls that must be made ahead of Italy
However, unless Ben Donaldson is fit or Schmidt calls in an experienced flyhalf, all these other selection calls seem minor and wi…
John Ferguson
12 Jul 2026, 22:25
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Analysis
Why the Wallabies are well-equipped to deal with French chaos
The Wallabies are walking towards an entirely new challenge against the French in Brisbane this weekend, and it will seriously tes…
John Ferguson
10 Jul 2026, 0:34
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Analysis
Attention to detail is still what separates the Wallabies and the best teams in the world
The Wallabies came raring out of the blocks with plenty of vigour and drive, managing to score first.
John Ferguson
06 Jul 2026, 3:37
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Opinion
Wallabies must outwork Ireland with a team light on gainline threats
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has chosen a fast, mobile, and skilful side for their first Test match of the Inaugural Nations Champi…
John Ferguson
03 Jul 2026, 14:15
Analysis
Why the Wallabies-Ireland rematch won't look anything like last time
Unfortunately for the Wallabies, Ireland coach Andy Farrell is not a coach to be fooled by something twice; his side will be watch…
John Ferguson
30 Jun 2026, 17:12
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Interview
Jock Campbell: 'If you don’t have that mindset, it’s the wrong mindset'
The Nations Championship kicks off next week, and between now and then, Wallabies players will have their final opportunities to i…
John Ferguson
26 Jun 2026, 0:47
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Opinion
The time for specialist No.7s has come to an end
Now that a majority of the touring squads have been named, it has become clear that the role of the openside flanker, who wears th…
John Ferguson
24 Jun 2026, 15:52
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Opinion
The good, the bad, and the questionable from the Wallabies’ first squad of 2026
The first Wallabies squad of 2026 has been one of bombshell omissions and radical inclusions, making for a very interesting start …
John Ferguson
19 Jun 2026, 21:05
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