Beating the All Blacks and becoming more of a force in Super Rugby would get the attention of New Zealand Rugby.
The former heavyweight champ was a compelling character,who spoke in depth about the Rumble in the Jungle and his lasting friendship with his conqueror,Muhammad Ali.
I want rugby to succeed,and you want rugby to succeed. But achieving the aims of the governing body’s strategy report will be easier said than done.
New Zealand has already asked Australia to waive immunity,after a diplomat’s partner was allegedly involved in a boozy fight after a Bledisloe Cup Test.
The Wallabies coach says his team is on the right track,despite a drought-extending loss to New Zealand in Wellington.
The All Blacks were too good in Wellington against the Wallabies and shook off their six-year losing streak in the New Zealand capital.
Follow all the action as the Wallabies journey across the ditch to face New Zealand in the second Bledisloe Test.
The British and Irish Lions tour is closer than you think,and that may spell bad news for those hoping to break into the Wallabies squad.
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson said an annual Test on Anzac Day between the All Blacks and the Wallabies would create “a real tradition”.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has made just one unforced change to his side for the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington.