Australia A rugby union team
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Australia A are a national representative rugby union team of Australian rugby union. They are a second tier team to the national side, the Wallabies. Australia 'A' matches are usually used as a stepping stone up to Wallaby selection. The team often plays at smaller venues than the Wallabies, and fringe Wallaby players usually have a chance to impress selecters during these games. The team will often feature in games in tours such as when the British and Irish Lions come to Australia.
Australia were originally invited to take part in the Pacific Nations Cup but decided against sending a team stating that they wanted to focus on their domestic competition. However, Australia hosted two games in the inaugural tournament, and on 18 October 2006 announced that Australia would send their second XV.[1]
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- ^ Australia A to join Pacific Cup. BBC. Retrieved on October 19, 2007.
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