Victorian lock Trevor Hosea has rocketed into the Melbourne Rebels starting XV ahead of their Round 4 match up against bitter rivals the NSW Waratahs.
Throughout his first five matches in charge of the Wallabies, coach Dave Rennie has refrained from making any rash decisions following unwelcomed results.
When the Wallabies take the field for their first match of the year this Sunday, a new-look side is expected to lead the charge towards a resurgence of the passion for the sport Down Under, in the past Michael Cheika-era.
When Matt Philip last played for the Wallabies in 2017 he was a raw rookie, admitting he was along for the ride.
Looking back over the season, plenty of players impressed but to narrow it down, here’s RugbyPass’s Super Rugby AU team of the season.
Rennie selected six of last year’s Junior Wallabies starting XV, that played France in the World U20s Championship Final in Argentina. They lost by one-point, but it was still a best ever finish from an Australian under-20s side.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has admitted to some envy over the All Blacks' squad depth, as he revealed the squad that is set to take them on this year.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named his first squad as Australia’s Head Coach, confirming a 44-man group for the 2020 Test season.