Nathan Sharpe

THREE CHANGES FOR AUSTRALIA

By Steve Douglas, PA Sport, Paris Australia have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Test against France in Paris. They all come in the forwards as coach Robbie Deans breaks up a pack that performed so well...

Boot camp pays off for Aussies

Gruelling boot camps have been credited by the Wallabies following a series of newfound steel on display whilst on tour of Europe. The Wallabies were put through session after session of conditioning-based drills and exercises...

Palu bolsters Wallaby pack

Australia have boosted their pack with the return of number eight Wycliff Palu one of three changes made to tackle France at the Stade de France on Saturday. More to follow... Australia: 15 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14 Peter Hynes,...

England 14 Australia 28

Even when he is attempting to fool only some of the people some of the time, as opposed to all of the people all of the time, Martin Johnson is not one of life's naturals. During his playing career, his "little boy lost" look...

Twickenham booing adds an ugly dimension

Before the game, John Bull had puffed out his chest and crashed his fist on the table. He had told these insolent colonials that Andrew Sheridan, half man, half skip-lorry, would leave a perfect impression of Al Baxter's...

Wallabies stand up to brutal test

A MIGHTY scrummaging effort, composure under pressure, rigid self-belief and an inspirational kicking effort by five-eighth Matt Giteau combined to help Australia overcame England 28-14 at Twickenham on Saturday. It was like a...

World champs Springboks survive a scare in Scotland

LONDON: Australia gave error-strewn England a lesson in rugby basics yesterday as assured flyhalf Matt Giteau kicked 20 points to help them to a 28-14 victory at Twickenham. The flyhalf landed four out of five penalties in the...

England 14 Australia 28: Wonder boy Cipriani comes unstuck

England 14 Australia 28: Wonder boy Cipriani comes unstuck against the Aussies Reality has arrived in English rugby, served up in huge dollops by an Australian team who exposed Martin Johnson's side for what they are - a...

Johnson set for 'smart' answer

England have spent the last few days playing down the scrummaging superiority they have long held over their great rivals from Australia, partly because they are petrified of tempting fate and partly because there is evidence...

DANNY PLOY REVEALED BY GITEAU

By Sarah Gwynn, PA Sport Australia fly-half Matt Giteau believes the key to stopping England at Twickenham on Saturday will be to nullify the threat of counterpart Danny Cipriani. The 21-year-old Wasps number 10 is one of a...

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