Rugby World Cup 2015: Pool A profile - Australia

Wallabies look to be peaking at the right time - can Giteau, Folau and Mitchell inspire them to another victory?

Australian rugby team
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Winners of the 2015 Rugby Championship, Australia look to be peaking at just the right time. Unlike England, the Wallabies have selected players earning their keep overseas - and that means the inclusion of among others wing Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau.

The Toulon pair helped the French side to a historic treble of European titles last season and in Giteau, as brilliant at fly-half as in the centre, the Aussies now have one of the most talented players of his generation.

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