There will be co-captains leading the charge for the Fijian Drua in 2025 with Tevita Ikanivere and Frank Lomani set to share that honour.
The Wallabies’ start to The Rugby Championship has put them under the microscope, confirming Joe Schmidt needs more time with his squad to get them to compete with the best.
Coach Eddie Jones has dropped a series of selection bombshells by omitting former Australian captain Michael Hooper and playmaker Quade Cooper from the Wallabies’ Rugby World Cup squad.
The Wallabies' most destructive front-rower has been training the house down in his 11-month race against the clock.
Tupou suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon against Ireland on Sunday, with four other Wallabies also injured in the 13-10 loss in Dublin.
Taniela Tupou has lit the fuse for a thunderous collision with Ellis Genge when Australia face England in Saturday’s second Test by revealing they will be united by a mutual desire to “smash” their rival.
The five Australian Super Rugby Pacific franchises - the Brumbies, Reds, Rebels, Force and Waratahs - and the Fijian Drua have unveiled their squads for next season.
But a try to replacement Taniela Tupou sealed the deal for the Wallabies, capping off what was a great cameo from the powerful prop. Tupou was subbed on with just over 25 minutes to play, and the Wallabies almost immediately benefited from
Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa says he has trust in Dave Rennie's selection ploy ahead of Bledisloe Cup III in Sydney this weekend.
Matt Toomua admits he's fearing the outcome of scans on a groin injury that could jeopardise the Melbourne Rebels' Test hopes later this year.