…as was clearly explained by Rugby AU, ‘a decision was made by Head Coach Michael Cheika that Larkham should no longer continue in the role of Assistant Coach of the Wallabies.’

Former Wallaby, Brumbies and Waratahs lock Justin Harrison has been named as the new General Manager of the Classic Wallabies. Harrison replaces the outgoing Stephen Hoiles, who is now working with the Australian Men’s Sevens team as a Coaching Consultant.

The Wallabies have announced their initial 24-man squad for this weekend’s Bledisloe Cup clash with the All Blacks in Japan, and coach Michael Cheika has made some intriguing tweaks to his backline with Israel Folau to start his first test in the no.13 jersey.