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Wallabies v All Blacks

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Christy Doran, Iain Payten
Wallabies v All Blacks
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The Australian Wallabies rugby team is facing a significant injury crisis ahead of their Bledisloe Cup rematch against the All Blacks. Coach Les Kiss has been forced to make multiple changes to the starting lineup, including a debut for Harry McLaughlin-Phillips.

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The match is a high-profile sporting event, and the team's performance is under scrutiny due to a long losing streak against New Zealand.

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Share A A A The All Blacks might be relying on two experienced playmakers in their 30s, but Wallabies coach Les Kiss says he has no immediate plans to issue an SOS for their own veterans despite an injury crisis.

Already without Carter Gordon, the Wallabies were forced to scratch Ben Donaldson on Thursday after deciding against risking him for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup rematch at Accor Arena.

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