Beating the All Blacks and becoming more of a force in Super Rugby would get the attention of New Zealand Rugby.
After initial enthusiasm,New Zealand Rugby bosses say they won’t support an annual clash between the Wallabies and the All Blacks in April - despite the fact it could earn them millions.
In an exclusive interview,the former Roosters star talks about his decision to stay in the 15-man game,interest in playing against the Lions and his hip-hop future with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
As Australian teams trend up with good form in Super Rugby,the decline of Ireland in the northern hemisphere has opened a window of opportunity for the Wallabies.
Surrounded by future opponents in Super Rugby,including two-time player of the year Beauden Barrett,Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii was the main attraction.
Don’t confuse a concept like cricket’s Indian Premier League with what looks a series of exhibition games in non-rugby locales.
Wallabies players and coaches were playing catch-up on news they could be targeted to join a lucrative new global franchise competition.
The try-scoring exploits of outstanding Wallaroos winger Maya Stewart will have NRLW sharks circling.
If you look beyond the final Rugby Championship standings,Joe Schmidt’s side has achieved several big ticks. It’s not immediately obvious how they accommodate the big-money code-hopper.
The Wallabies coach says his team is on the right track,despite a drought-extending loss to New Zealand in Wellington.