WALLABIES captain Stirling Mortlock is adamant Australia's embarrassing early World Cup exit at the hands of England will have no bearing on Saturday's Test.

Much has been made in England this week about the national team's apparent domination over Australia, with the events of Marseilles repeatedly brought up, especially how the Wallabies lost the plot up front.

Mortlock was skipper that day and still rates the quarter-final as one of his worst afternoons, with the Wallabies heading home two weeks earlier than they had expected

Mortlock did not say Marseilles was a taboo subject among the players, but it was not a critical issue.

"You always have fond memories of great wins, and not so fond memories of defeats," he said.

"But for the preparation for this weekend's match, what happened in Marseilles will have no relevance. We will be totally focused on what we want to achieve, and there will be … nothing from Marseilles."

Similarities to 13 months ago are minimal, with just three England players - winger Paul Sackey and props Andrew Sheridan and Phil Vickery - remaining. The Wallabies have six survivors from Marseilles among their starting side - Adam Ashley-Cooper, Mortlock, Matt Giteau, George Smith, Nathan Sharpe and Stephen Moore.

While the Wallabies have introduced new blood, England have also revamped their side, bringing in many newcomers.

This is why Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes the Test will be vastly different from the World Cup clash. England will be far more adventurous, as will Australia.

"We haven't seen a lot of this England side," Deans said. "They are a fresh combination with a fresh approach. So that's going to make a really interesting Test."