Just remember the referee, our record is..won 1- lost 6 (according to a mate of mine).....when he has had the whistle. http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayDiscussionThreads.kickAction?as=83448&w=206817&d=728588&ac=new
The Wallabies will be without fullback Kurtley Beale for tonight's World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks in Auckland.
Beale, who strained his hamstring during last Sunday's 11-9 quarter-final win against South Africa, tweeted yesterday, ‘‘Thanks everyone for their support. Unfortunately been ruled out (sic). I’ve got faith in the boys who have got the opportunity."
Adam Ashley-Cooper will move to the fullback position, with Anthony Fainga'a promoted from the bench to outside-centre. Rob Horne, who fractured his cheekbone against the USA three weeks ago, joins the seven-man bench.
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Fainga'a will reunite with Pat McCabe in the centres. The pair were instrumental in shutting down the All Blacks in the Wallabies' 25-20 win in the Tri Nations decider in Brisbane in August.
Australia: Adam Ashley-Cooper; James O'Connor, Anthony Fainga'a, Pat McCabe, Digby Ioane; Quade Cooper, Will Genia; Radike Samo, David Pocock, Rocky Elsom; James Horwill (capt), Dan Vickerman; Ben Alexander, Stephen Moore, Sekope Kepu. Replacements: Tatafu Polota Nau, James Slipper, Rob Simmons, Ben McCalman, Luke Burgess, Berrick Barnes, Rob Horne
