Fiji got their World Cup up and running with a frustrating loss against Australia in Sapporo that significantly showcased both their strength and their weakness.
Missing out on a Rugby World Cup start against Fiji will sting for most players in the Wallabies squad but there is a comfort blanket for hookers Tolu Latu and Folau Fainga'a.
Tolu Latu's reputation suffered a blow with recent court convictions but while it may have weakened his value in the eyes of Rugby Australia, a European club is apparently keen on him.
Tolu Latu's reputation suffered a blow with recent court convictions but while it may have weakened his value in the eyes of Rugby Australia, a European club is apparently keen on him.
After pleading guilty in court last Friday to mid-range drink driving and driving while suspended, Rugby Australia has issued Tolu Latu with a code of conduct breach notice containing further punishments.
After pleading guilty in court last Friday to mid-range drink driving and driving while suspended, Rugby Australia has issued Tolu Latu with a code of conduct breach notice containing further punishments.
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has named drink-driving hooker Tolu Latu to potentially make his return from a two-week suspension in Saturday night's must-win Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies.
When Michael Cheika named his squad to travel to the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, he had two experienced, proven performers to pick from at hooker. The Wallabies coach is unlikely to have the same luxury in 2019.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has resisted resting key Wallabies, naming his first unchanged starting line-up of the season for Saturday night's crucial Super Rugby showdown with the Jaguares in Sydney.
Israel Folau scored two of the Waratahs' eight tries in an ultimately convincing win over Melbourne Rebels at Allianz Stadium.
