Mortlock on guard for hangover
If you want to stop the Wallabies from beating their chests, you just mention two Test locations - Auckland and Johannesburg.
McKenzie rediscovers his zest among the beautiful boulevards
Le Link is loving his new life in France, writes Greg Growden in
Paris.
France v Australia
After workmanlike wins over Argentina and the Pacific Islanders,
France face Australia here on Saturday in a match that will define
the success of their autumn internationals and provide the clearest
indication of their form prior to the 2009 Six Nations.
French slam Aussie tour threat
France coach Marc Lievremont has lashed out at Australian rugby
officials for threatening to stop tours to Europe.
Thinking outside the square puts the Wallabies back on the defensive
The leak is now down to a slow drip. One of the Wallabies' standout
features over recent years has been their impeccable defence. But
that crown had slipped this season, as shown before they began
their northern hemisphere tour - the number of tries scored against
them (25) was higher than their tally (24).
Wallabies can break French down
Australia's dominance at the breakdown, France's inability to use
their Parisian home-ground advantage and the Wallabies forwards
wanting to prove they can back up after their Twickenham scrum
heroics should help Australia to their third Test victory in a row,
according to former NSW coach Ewen McKenzie.
McKenzie heaps praise on job rival Deans for revitalising Australia
PARIS: In his own words, Robbie Deans suspects "there will always be pockets of resistance" to his appointment as the first foreign coach of the Wallabies.
Wallabies don't know French
With even the rebuilding French confused about the style of play they are trying to adopt, the Wallabies admit they have little idea what to expect from Les Bleus in Saturday night's rugby Test in Paris.
Gasnier 'not desperate' for Tests: McKenzie
In less than five full games of rugby, Stade Francais coach Ewen
McKenzie says Mark Gasnier has already exceeded expectations and
proven himself to be a dual international in the making.
French have Alexander on their radar
Until now, Wallabies prop Ben Alexander has been able to take
advantage of being the great unknown. In the space of nine months
Alexander has enjoyed a dramatic rise from regular ACT Brumbies
reserve to a Test player who will get his second starting
international against France on Saturday night.
Next stop for Bledisloe is Colorado
The NZRU is close to finalising a match against the Wallabies next
year at Mile High Stadium in Colorado.
France makes two changes
Squad to face Wallabies will now include lock Sebastien Chabal and
Sebastien Tillous-Borde at scrumhalf.
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