{
  "id": 12765721,
  "title": "Wallabies resist urge to shift Suaalii from wing for Bledisloe Cup Test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/wallabies-resist-urge-to-shift-suaalii-from-wing-for-bledisloe-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:26:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-08/wallabies-all-blacks-joseph-aukuso-suaalii-bledisloe-cup/107242770"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Wallabies have decided to keep Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for their upcoming Bledisloe Cup Test against the All Blacks at Eden Park. This decision comes despite the temptation to shift Suaalii to the centres, as coach Les Kiss opted to give Isaac Henry a Test debut and partner him with Len Ikitau in the midfield. Henry, who previously coached Henry at the Queensland Reds, will be playing his fifth Test for the Wallabies. The only change to the starting XV is the inclusion of Henry at outside centre, with the rest of the lineup remaining consistent. The Wallabies aim to maintain consistency in their starting side while adding freshness on the bench to provide energy late in the game. Despite the All Blacks' challenging reputation, especially at Eden Park, where the Wallabies have lost 24 consecutive Tests, coach Les Kiss remains confident and ready to face the challenge.",
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        "title": "Wallabies resist urge to shift Suaalii from wing for Bledisloe Cup Test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/wallabies-resist-urge-to-shift-suaalii-from-wing-for-bledisloe-cup-12766353",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:26:14.000Z"
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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."
}