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Addressing the 'obvious place to start' in Les Kiss' Wallabies evolution
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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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International Rugby
The Wallabies attack is about to change
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International Rugby
Three selections reveal how Kiss’ Wallabies will play
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Nations Championship
Wallabies' game-by-game review for Nations Championship July series
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15 days ago
Nations Championship
Wallabies’ second-half fades reveal a pathway to victory
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19 days ago
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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Interview
Charlie Cale talks dream All Blacks showdown as Wallabies verdict looms
If you look across any international rugby side in the world, the most stacked position talent-wise is usually the backrow, and Au…
John Ferguson
15 Jun 2026, 21:33
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Interview
The case for 'Big Burrito' to be the first name on Wallabies team sheet
You can’t win a game of rugby without a scrum. The first person chosen on the team sheet should be the tighthead prop, then your…
John Ferguson
12 Jun 2026, 17:46
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Opinion
Grading every Australian Super Rugby team's 2026 season
At the end of Super Rugby Pacific 2026, the results, the way the season ended for the Aussie sides, and the lack of Aussie sides p…
John Ferguson
10 Jun 2026, 18:04
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Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Wallaby halfback conundrum, Reds send warning shot
NCDC has been complimented by Schmidt before, around his versatility and ‘speed off the ground’ at lineout time.
John Ferguson
31 May 2026, 20:22
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Interview
Why dropped Wallaby Brandon Paenga-Amosa is surging back into Test frame
Western Force hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa could have kicked stones when he was dropped for the Wallabies' Spring Tour of 2025, but…
John Ferguson
27 May 2026, 14:51
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Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Reds' key men, Dylan Pietsch Australians form winger
It now makes for a delicious final round of Super Rugby Pacific where first and second spots are locked down, but the position of …
John Ferguson
25 May 2026, 1:56
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Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Tahs’ flyhalf options grow, Force rise built on defence
While the Hurricanes have all but sewn up the top spot, and the Chiefs are likely to have done the same with second, the Aussie si…
John Ferguson
17 May 2026, 16:11
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Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Wallabies selections, Brumbies not out of the woods
Lomax is unique, and there is nothing better in the world of elite sport than being something others can’t replicate or plan for…
John Ferguson
10 May 2026, 14:33
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Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Brumbies stuck in mud, Donaldson the best by a lot
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto remains in a class of his own and was crucial in physically dominating the Brumbies and nullifying their usua…
John Ferguson
03 May 2026, 15:37
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Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Super Round an epic success, Aussie teams drop the ball
Declan Meredith kicked the ball dead from two penalties, which otherwise would’ve given the Brumbies excellent field position to…
John Ferguson
26 Apr 2026, 21:43
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Opinion
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Waratahs’ clunky attack and Lomax’s secret
So, with a new batch of rugby games to analyse, here are the takes on the Aussie teams after the latest round.
John Ferguson
20 Apr 2026, 2:45
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Opinion
Three overseas players that must be brought home for the Wallabies
Bringing Lolesio back to Aussie rugby is the only prudent thing to do.
John Ferguson
13 Apr 2026, 14:42
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