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5 September 2026

The 'scary' prospect awaiting Wallabies in bid to win five-in-a-row

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The 'scary' prospect awaiting Wallabies in bid to win five-in-a-row

He wasn’t the coach in 2024, but the horrors of Santa Fe are still fresh in Les Kiss’ mind as he attempts to preserve his unbeaten record.

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