France-based trio primed for Wallabies Rugby Championship call-ups

Veterans Giteau, Mitchell and Smith all interested and available ‘They’ve all played well,’ says Australia coach Michael CheikaOverseas-based stars Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and George Smith are all available from the outset when the Wallabies begin the countdown to the World Cup by targeting the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup trophies.Coach Michael Cheika said on Wednesday he had spoken to the trio of Test veterans – who became eligible under relaxed Australian Rugby Union rules – and all had put their hands up from the opening Test against South Africa in Brisbane on 18 July. Related:…