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    Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has faith in the playing depth at his disposal

    Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has faith in the playing depth at his disposal


    Australia called on 19 players to make their international debuts this season - with the Wallabies finishing with a record of six wins and seven defeats, following a 22-29 loss to Ireland in Dublin.

    Schmidt says the player pool has grown ahead of next year's series against the British and Irish Lions.



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