Jonathan Drennan
Jonathan Drennan is a sports reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald.
Jorgensen? Suaalii? Wallabies face fullback headache after Wright blow
Joe Schmidt needs a new No.15 for the clash with Argentina. Former Wallabies custodian Matt Burke says the solution is right under his nose.
- Jonathan Drennan
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Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against South Africa
The Wallabies lost by eight points in Cape Town after being decimated by injuries but pushed South Africa to their limits.
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‘Massively proud’: Battered Wallabies fall just short in Cape Town mud fight
The Wallabies fought bravely through injuries to key players in Cape Town before the Springboks’ bench power proved decisive.
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A rugby journey: From tackling wildebeest to Springbok to Wallaby
Tiaan Strauss wore three unique jerseys with intense pride, South Africa, Cronulla Sharks and lastly, the Wallabies who he helped to win a World Cup in 1999.
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‘You’ve won nothing’: How World Cup-winning Wallabies silenced South Africa in 1992
The last time the Wallabies won in Cape Town they stunned the Springboks 26–3 in 1992, proving to South Africa they were worthy World Cup winners.
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From bullied to the bullies: Stat that shows how Wallabies turned tables on Boks
In just over a year, Joe Schmidt has turned the Wallabies from a side beaten up by South Africa into one capable of bullying them back. Cape Town will show if it sticks.
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How Wallabies’ Ellis Park miracle could pave way for dream 2027 World Cup
Australia’s historic Ellis Park win not only broke a 62-year drought, but it also strengthened their World Cup seeding hopes, even as injuries and a daunting Cape Town Test await.
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Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against South Africa
There were some outstanding performances, but one player was at the heart of the Wallabies’ brave fightback, producing 22 tackles and two turnovers.
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‘Blown away’: Wallabies stun Springboks with first Ellis Park win in 62 years
The Wallabies pulled off one of their greatest ever wins, storming back from 22-0 down to beat the world champion Springboks 38-22 in their first victory at Ellis Park in 62 years.
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‘I ran as fast as I’ve ever run’: Inside the Wallabies’ 1963 Ellis Park victory
John Williams’ stunning try sealed the Wallabies’ only Test victory at Ellis Park 62 years ago – and the 85-year-old can still remember every moment.
- Jonathan Drennan