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Wallabies seek to rediscover optimism after pain of Bledisloe Cup humbling | Jack Snape

Last week’s result in Auckland tempered progress made under Les Kiss but Saturday’s return fixture in Sydney offers a chance for redemptionAustralian rugby will serve up quantity on Saturday, with the first quadruple header at Accor Stadium providing a smorgasbord…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 1:00 AM
Wallabies seek to rediscover optimism after pain of Bledisloe Cup humbling | Jack Snape
Key Things to Know
  • Australia seeks redemption in Sydney after suffering a 50-19 Bledisloe Cup defeat to New Zealand in Auckland.
  • The 50-19 loss marked the All Blacks' 12th consecutive victory over the Wallabies.
  • Declan Meredith will start at fly-half for Australia after Ben Donaldson suffered a quad injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Wallabies aim to rebound against the All Blacks in their return Bledisloe Cup fixture in Sydney following a 50-19 defeat at Eden Park. The loss ended recent momentum built under head coach Les Kiss and extended New Zealand's winning streak against Australia to 12 matches.

Australia faces a growing fly-half injury crisis, with Declan Meredith starting at No 10 and 22-year-old Harry McLaughlin-Phillips set for his international debut off the bench. Injuries to Ben Donaldson, Tom Lynagh, and Carter Gordon, alongside midfield absences, have forced Kiss to test untested combinations.

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