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: Every player on the Wallabies squad committed to learning the lyrics in the local Indigenous language by heart, a gesture widely praised for its sincerity and respect.

This practice has since become a deeply respected tradition in Australian rugby, aimed at fostering a greater connection between the national team and the country's 65,000-year-old Indigenous history. : Every player on the Wallabies squad committed

: In the July 2022 match in Brisbane, the anthem was sung in the Yugambeh language , the traditional language of the region where the match was held. often leading the team in song.

: Indigenous singer Olivia Fox (a Wiradjuri woman) has been a central figure in these historic renditions, often leading the team in song. : Every player on the Wallabies squad committed