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Australia

Nickname: Wallabies
World Cup appearances: 7
World Cup best finish:
Winners 1991, 1999

In its precise verbatim, the latter
part of the Australian national
anthem writes “with courage
let us all combine to advance
Australia fair. Having won the
tournament in 1991 and 1999, the
Wallabies are undisputedly one of
the global rugby powerhouse.
Owing to their recent form of
late which includes the drubbing
of the All Blacks, all indications
are that the Wallabies will be
more proficient and fearless at
the World Cup. In Matt Gitean
and Drew Mitchell, the Wallabies
have one of the best fullbacks in
the planet.
Without any fear of
contradiction, Michael Cheika
has the dream team. From
the scrumhalf to fullback, he
has plenty of options in all

departments. They are expected
to finish at the summit of their
group despite being pitted against
both the English and the Welsh.
World Cup Squad: Stephen
Moore (c), Adam AshleyCooper, Michael Hooper,
Kurtley Beale, Quade Cooper,
Kane Douglas, Scott Fardy,
Israel Folau, Bernard Foley,
Will Genia, Matt Giteau, Greg
Holmes, Rob Horne, Sekope
Kepu, Tevita Kuridrani, Ben
McCalman, Sean McMahon,
Drew Mitchell, Dean Mumm,
Wycliff Palu, Nick Phipps,
David Pocock, Tatafu-PolotaNau, Rob Simmons, Scott Sio,
Will Skelton, James Slipper,
Toby Smith, Henry Speight,
Joe Tomane, Matt Toomua.

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Captain: Stephen Moore
Coach: Michael Cheika
Union: Oceania Rugby

RWC 2015 Fixtures:
23 Sept

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27 Sept

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03 Oct

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10 Oct

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One of the best... Drew Mitchell, alonside
Matt Gitean, will be key to the Wallabies’
Rugby World Cup campaign.