Cheika explains surprise coaching challenge
Former Wallabies supremo Michael Cheika had just wrapped up his commitments with Argentina when the stars aligned.
Sam Worthington is a rugby writer for WWOS and Stan Sport. Originally from New Zealand, Sam is an experienced sports journalist who has worked extensively on both sides of the Tasman for outlets including Fox Sports Australia and The Dominion Post in Wellington. He lives in Sydney and is attempting to retire gracefully from park cricket.
Former Wallabies supremo Michael Cheika had just wrapped up his commitments with Argentina when the stars aligned.
The 31-year-old - who played one Test against Japan in 2018 - was in need of a new home after the Melbourne Rebels folded.
Ex-England halfback Ben Youngs has questioned whether the British and Irish Lions should bother touring Australia next year.
Anthony Griffin most recently coached St George Illawarra before being sacked by the Dragons last year.
The good news for the Wallabies is that the All Blacks are no longer the dominant force in world rugby. But there's a flip side.
He will now be in a three-way battle for gametime with the Waratahs, who also have Tane Edmed and Jack Bowen on the books.
A trio of former Wallabies are urging Rugby Australia to cast the selection net wide in the wake of the record loss to Argentina.
The sextet add youth and depth to a rebuilding squad that on paper should take major strides forward under respected coach Dan McKellar.
Every time it appeared a young hot shot was about to seize control, the 'Big Three' hit back during a two decade reign of greatness.
Australia conceded nine tries and the most points against in the country's rich rugby history - a sad way to spend James Slipper's record-equalling day.
Australia's slim Rugby Championship title hopes are over after letting a 20-3 lead slip to lose 67-27 to Argentina in an embarrassing record loss.
The grizzled prop will have to get used to it as he prepares to equal George Gregan's Australian record of 139 Tests.
New Zealand's slim hopes of retaining the Rugby Championship trophy have taken another hit with Caleb Clarke and Ethan Blackadder ruled out.
Australia's Olympic gold medallist admitted she was exhausted for the Switzerland meet yet still had enough in the tank to clear 4.87m.
Allan Alaalatoa and James Slipper both failed HIAs while fellow prop Angus Bell was forced off with a facial injury at Optus Stadium.
The 20-year-old will line up on the right wing in Santa Fe, with Andrew Kellaway switching to fullback to replace Tom Wright.
He told South Korean media that he hoped Kim Woo-min would beat Australia's Elijah Winnington and Sam Short in the 400m freestyle.
Reports out of South Africa have stated that the All Blacks and Springboks will rekindle extended tours of each other's nations every four years.
The Italian will now play Jack Draper in the semi-finals after the British hope eliminated Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets.
Allan Alaalatoa has given a sharp response to a report stating the Springboks had asked to investigate the legitimacy of Wallabies injuries.