{
  "id": 10178025,
  "title": "Live: Wallabies face ultimate test against world champion Springboks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/live-wallabies-face-ultimate-test-against-world-champion-springboks-10178025",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:04:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-27/wallabies-vs-springboks-rugby-test-perth-live-blog-updates/107201492"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Les Kiss, Wallabies coach, faces his most formidable challenge yet as his team prepares to take on the world champion Springboks in a high-stakes Test match in Perth. The Wallabies have made a late squad change due to lock Josh Canham's hamstring injury; Reds teammate Lukhan Salakaia-Loto replaces him in the starting lineup, while Lachlan Shaw joins the bench. A notable change is the selection of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at wing, pushing Len Ikitau to outside centre and Hunter Paisami taking his place at No. 12. Les Kiss, undefeated since his appointment, boasts a three-win and a draw record. Despite his success, he anticipates a tough battle against the Springboks, who aim to secure a victory during their Australian tour. Stay tuned for live coverage of this eagerly awaited clash!",
  "summary": "Les Kiss is presented with his toughest challenge yet as Wallabies coach, as his troops take on the top-ranked team in world men's rugby, the Springboks. Follow live.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Live: Wallabies face ultimate test against world champion Springboks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/live-wallabies-face-ultimate-test-against-world-champion-springboks",
        "published": "2026-09-27T09:04:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}