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The Wallabies have lifted to third on the world rugby rankings - but just how real that improvement is will be proven on the fields of Europe next month

The Wallabies have lifted to third on the world rugby rankings - but just how real that improvement is will be proven on the fields of Europe next month

24 October 2021

Despite the early loss of fullback Reece Hodge, Australia overcame stubborn resistance from Japan to make a winning start to their 2021 spring tour.

The 32 - 23 win over the Brave Blossoms in Oita means the Wallabies have won five straight Tests for the first time since the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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02 Nov: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is praising the two youngsters that helmed the second row in the 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago

02 Nov: The All Blacks have gone some way to vanquishing the demons of Soldier Field from nine years ago, with a 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago

02 Nov: A final-quarter blitz has helped the All Blacks take down Ireland 26-13 in their opening Grand Slam tour test in Chicago

02 Nov: The All Blacks XV has beaten the Barbarians 33-19 in Brentford, despite going down 19-nil early in the contest

02 Nov: England power past Wallabies 25-7 at Twickenham as Matt Dawson slams Australians as being 'woeful'

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01 Nov: One of the newest All Blacks has lingering memories of the 20-16 loss to Ireland in Chicago

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