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Shaun Wane to make changes as England seek ‘proper Test match’

The hosts were beaten 26-6 by Australia in last week’s Ashes opener.

The Independent UK

Crunch time nears for Australia as selectors try to fit Ashes batting puzzle pieces together

Plot twists have thrown up more uncertainty over which six batters will be included in the hosts’ squad just under a month out from the first Test

The Guardian - AU

Robinson makes history as Jillaroos thump Samoa

Australia recorded their biggest win over Samoa in a 60-0 Pacific Cup victory featuring one of the great Test tries by powerhouse winger Julia Robinson.

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Ruthless Australia sweep England aside in one-sided Ashes Test at Wembley

Australia ran out comfortable 26-6 winners over England in the first Ashes Test at Wembley, with Reece Walsh the star

The Guardian - UK

Rugby League Ashes live: Underdogs England thrashed by Australia at Wembley in first Ashes Test for 22 years

England 6-26 Australia: Two tries apiece for Reece Walsh and Angus Crichton helped the Kangaroos outclass their hosts at Wembley

The Independent UK

England’s Shaun Wane banks on experience as rugby league’s Ashes ends 22-year hiatus

Australia are the dominant force but Shaun Wane hopes some wise heads plus the exciting Mikey Lewis could cause an upset in the three-Test series

The Guardian - UK

We won't blame the referee if Kangaroos lose: Walters

Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters insists the referee won't have a decisive influence on the first Test, despite differing rule interpretations in England.

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Rookie Champion de Crespigny named Wallabies captain

Two-Test rookie flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny has been named to captain the Wallabies against Eddie Jones' Japan in Saturday's rugby Test in Tokyo.

AAP

Former England coach predicts Ashes whitewash

England haven't won a Test in Australia since 2011, but former national coach David Lloyd is predicting a historic 5-0 triumph for the visitors this summer.

AAP

Marsh's 'six beers deep' plan, not playing Ashes opener

Michael Vaughan wants Mitch Marsh opening the batting for Australia in the Ashes but it would require a serious leap of faith from Test selectors.

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Botham’s beef over not enough cricket is latest broadside in ever-earlier Ashes silly season

Lord Beefy has ruffled feathers with his comments on England’s schedule and he has a point – just not the one he thinks he’s making

The Guardian - UK

Beware the quiet man: Ashes folklore is littered with unlikely names stepping up

Pat Cummins’ absence is not quite cause for unfettered English celebration – Scott Boland has ripped them apart before

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad hits back at David Warner’s Ashes ‘moral victory’ jibe

Broad labelled the hosts the “worst” Australian side in 15 years in response to Warner’s Ashes prediction

The Independent UK

Cummins feared Ashes could be over a fortnight ago

Pat Cummins believes his recovery from a stress injury in his lower back is now progressing, but the Test captain was fearing the worse not long ago.

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Cummins 'a lot more optimistic' for first Test

Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.

The Independent UK

Pat Cummins set to miss start of Ashes and could be absent for whole series

Cummins will all but definitely miss the first Ashes Test as his entire series is clouded with doubt

The Independent UK

Pat Cummins to miss first Ashes Test and possibly whole series – reports

The Wallabies captain has been sidelined with a back problem.

AAP

NSW post vital away Shield win as Test aspirants fail

NSW have caused a massive boilover to open the Sheffield Shield season, beating Western Australia by 74 runs at the WACA.

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Konstas conquers mental demons to post Test statement

Sam Konstas' early-season statement to Test selectors came with a balance of patience and aggression while playing for Australia A in India.

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Sehwag ethos Labuschagne aims to adopt ahead of Ashes

Marnus Labuschagne insists he can become the best batter in the world again and regain his Test spot on the back of a "smarter'' approach to his preparation.

AAP

Wallabies make call on new fly-half for Argentina Test

Tane Edmed will start at fly-half for the Wallabies for the first time after being named as Tom Lynagh's replacement to face Argentina in Sydney.

The Independent UK

I’ve finished red-ball cricket – England’s Adil Rashid rules out Ashes return

The 37-year-old leg spinner has never formally announced his retirement from Test cricket.

AAP

Proteas spinner discovers fate over bowling action

South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been cleared of an illegal bowling action after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane.

The Guardian - UK

Overton’s self-enforced break shows Test cricket’s enduring strength, not weakness

Fast bowler’s surprise decision to miss Ashes is an endorsement of five-day game and its unforgiving nature

AAP

Room for two: allrounders target Ashes double trouble

Cameron Green and Beau Webster are Test incumbents, but both insist they can stay in the top six when Green returns to the bowling crease for the Ashes.

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