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Australia have confirmed Michael Hooper as their new captain after Stephen Moore has announced his decision to step down from the role with immediate effect.

Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore today announced he will retire from Test rugby at the end of 2017 and is handing over the captaincy to Michael Hooper effective immediately.

Australia international Sean McMahon has admitted that he is doubtful to feature for Wallabies in the 2019 World Cup after reports claim of the flanker striking a two-year deal with a Japanese club.

Australia international Karmichael Hunt will miss the start of the upcoming Rugby Championship 2017 tournament after undergoing a surgery on an ankle syndesmosis injury.

England coach Eddie Jones believes utility back Kurtley Beale will be an influential player for Australia ahead of the Rugby Championship 2017 tournament.

Leicester Tigers’ newest signing from Australia is preparing for life in the Aviva Premiership, having starred for his country on the Sevens stage.

Australia international Dean Mumm has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Australia international Kurtley Beale is hoping to make a comeback for Wallabies during the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament that kicks-off with back to back clashes against New Zealand next month.

Fiji have confirmed their berth in the 2019 World Cup after securing the top spot in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2017 tournament when they defeated Tonga 14-10 in Nuku'alofa on Saturday.

Wallabies have confirmed full-time appointment of former fly-half Nathan Grey as the assistant coach of the national team.

Australia scored two tries in the final five minutes as they managed to overcome a stiff challenge from Italy with a 40-27 triumph at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane in Australia will home to the Super Rugby Break Test Match between the Australian Wallabies and the Italian Azzurri on Saturday 24th June.

Charlie Shiel kicked a double including a last minute try as Scotland overcame Harrison Goddard's brilliance to seal a 24-17 win at Avchala Stadium on Sunday and claimed the fifth position in U20 Championship 2017 tournament.

Finn Russell contributed with 11 points as Scotland overcame a double from Israel Folau to secure a 19-24 win over Australia at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Fiji-born former St George Illawarra Dragons winger Eto Nabuli has seen his jump from rugby league to union prove successful after receiving a call-up to make his Wallabies debut after being named in Michael Cheika’s starting XV to face Scotland at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium.

Israel Folau and Henry Speight scored a double each as Australia went on to complete a 37-14 win over Fiji at AAMI Park in Melbourne on Saturday.

Max Malins scored the decisive penalty for England as they edged Australia out in a tight 20-19 encounter at Avchala Stadium to make it to the semi-final of the U20 Championship 2017 tournament.

Fiji head coach John McKee has named three debutants for the clash against Australia to be played on Saturday at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

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Centre Izaia Perese scored the decisive try for Australia in the 77th minute as they went on to beat Wales by 24-17 in a thrilling World Rugby U20 Championship encounter at Avchala Stadium on Wednesday.