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Wycliff Palu charges into the Scotland defence. (Getty)
Cliffy Palu says a rollicking from his mum following his axing from Australia's Tri Nations squad triggered his stunning resurgence.

Former Wallabies coach John Connolly. (AAP - file)
John Connolly is suing the Australian Rugby Union and its CEO for $1.1 million over an allegedly defamatory email.

England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson takes a kick. (Getty - file)
International Rugby Board boss Mike Miller has blamed the 'mentality' of the English game for ruining the sport.

Deam Mumm after a loss to the All Blacks earlier this season. (Getty - file)
Dean Mumm is urging the Wallabies to restore some lost pride in the tour match against Cardiff Blues.

Rocky Elsom. (AAP Images)
Rocky Elsom has assured disillusioned fans that no-one is hurting more after the Scotland loss than the Wallabies.

Injuries have cost the Wallabies. (Getty Images)
The Wallabies' attack has "gone to pieces" and the team is suffering from an absence of world class locks.

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Traille back for France against KiwisDamien Traille has been given the starting job at fullback when the French XV to play New Zealand in Marseille on Saturday night was named. Williams to target wounded WallabiesWelsh wing king Shane Williams is targeting the wounded Wallabies on Saturday as a prime source for yet more five-pointers to add to his already massive haul. Misfiring Giteau crashes back to earthMatt Giteau says missing the last second conversion attempt that would have beaten Scotland rates "up there" with the emptiest feelings of his career. Coach Robinson hails Scots braveheartsAs the Wallabies licked their wounds, jubilant coach Andy Robinson praised his Scottish bravehearts for pulling off one of the greatest rugby muggings. New Zealand beat improved EnglandNew Zealand scored 13 unanswered second-half points to beat an improved England side 19-6 in the rugby Test at Twickenham on Saturday. South Africa beat Italy for first winSouth Africa scored four tries to beat Italy 32-10 in a rugby international and win the first match out of four on the northern tour. Welsh to step up for WallabiesNot even a record win over the Pumas was enough to stop Wales coach Warren Gatland admitting his team "needs to go up another level" against Australia next weekend. Australian rugby season reaches new lowAustralia's rugby season has reached a shocking new low with a humiliating 9-8 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. Scotland triumph as Kiwis uphold recordScotland stunned Australia 9-8 and NZ upheld a perfect record to beat England on Saturday, while Wales beat Argentina and South Africa finally won in Europe. France beat Samoa 43-5 in rugby TestFrance scored seven tries to overwhelm Samoa 43-5 in a rugby union international on Saturday. Wales beats ArgentinaStephen Jones scored 17 points to lead Wales to a 33-16 win over Argentina in a rugby international on Saturday. Flawless Sexton eases Ireland past FijiJonathan Sexton announced his arrival in international rugby with a flawless performance in Ireland's comprehensive 41-6 victory over Fiji. IRB ref manager apologises to DickinsonInternational Rugby Board referees manager Paddy O'Brien has apologised to Australian match official Stuart Dickinson for publicly criticising his performance. Wallabies expecting a tough dayThe Wallabies, without late scratching Digby Ioane, are expecting a bruising battle as they look to preserve their unbeaten rugby tour record against Scotland. Mallett pays tribute to black Boks coachItaly's South African coach Nick Mallett has paid tribute to his countryman Peter de Villiers ahead of Saturday's rugby international. Ioane out, Cross in for WallabiesThe Wallabies have suffered a setback on the eve of their Test against Scotland in Edinburgh, with outside centre Digby Ioane ruled out with a shoulder injury.
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