Australia have the potential to cause yet another Rugby World Cup surprise later this year in Japan, according to former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw.

ACT Brumbies back row Pete Samu is the standout absentee from Michael Cheika’s Wallabies squad — which features five uncapped players — to face Ireland in the forthcoming June Test series

Eddie Jones has criticised Australia for seeking to influence referee Ben O’Keeffe through the media.

Wales are determined to begin a two-year World Cup countdown today by ending their dismal run of defeats against Australia.