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Wallabies confirm three players out of Perth Test

Australia's Filipo Daugunu reacts after the final siren in the second Test rugby union match between Australia and Wales in Melbourne on July 13, 2024. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP)

The Wallabies have lost three players to injury as they count the toll of their 33-7 defeat at the hands of the Springboks in Brisbane.

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Left winger Filipo Daugunu, who was forced from the field in the 25th minute, has a fractured fibula which he suffered in the opening minutes.

Lock Nick Frost and reserve Jeremy Williams suffered concussions, meaning they will now adhere to return to play protocols.

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Veteran prop Taniela Tupou will also be unavailable, who is headed to Tonga for his father’s funeral.

Rebels lock and new Reds signing Josh Canham has joined the squad as lock cover, while Force pair Sam Carter and Tom Robertson are also reinforcements covering lock and prop.

The Wallabies have their work cut out to try and reverse the 26-point defeat at Optus Stadium in six days time.

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has indicated he plans to keep the line-up the same as part of the long-term plan.

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“I don’t think you can ever guarantee anything. I think South Africa will maybe change up a few personal or change up a few of the things that they did. You’re always trying to adjust,” Schmidt said.

“I think there’s guys who will improve that they’re delivering,” he added. “Maybe it won’t be improved in time for next Saturday but we do have to have a bit of a long-term plan.

“We have a much younger side than the South Africans. We’ve got a lot less caps, we’ve got a lot less experience and therefore, my belief, if we chop and change too much then it’s very hard to grow the cohesion.”

 

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RD 233 days ago

As a SAFFA I think he is a really good couch and the idea to undermine the Aussies is nonsense, Wallabies has never been that good for All Black couches to undermine the Aussie players or structures. Other the early 2000 with John Earls Wallabies they always played second fiddle to NZ.

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Terry24 234 days ago

'Growing the cohesion'. Words from a master coach.

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John 234 days ago

Except he's not. He will do exactly what Deans and Rennie did to undermine Australia. Start switching the team around almost every week.

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