Selection tweak boosts Aussie hopes
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Wales and England could face Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell at the 2015 World Cup after Australia made a key change to their selection policy.
Only home-based players used to be considered, ruling out the likes of Toulon duo Giteau and Mitchell.
But Wallabies coach Michael Cheika can now pick anyone who has at least 60 caps and played for seven years in Super Rugby with an Australian team.
Australia are in the same World Cup group as Wales and hosts England.
The move comes as the
Australian Rugby Union,
which is struggling financially, sees several pl…
Only home-based players used to be considered, ruling out the likes of Toulon duo Giteau and Mitchell.
But Wallabies coach Michael Cheika can now pick anyone who has at least 60 caps and played for seven years in Super Rugby with an Australian team.
Australia are in the same World Cup group as Wales and hosts England.
The move comes as the
Australian Rugby Union,
which is struggling financially, sees several pl…
