Joe Tomane is determined to force Wallabies coach Michael Cheika's hand and cut through the logjam of wingers vying for Rugby World Cup starting roles.

The Wallabies have moved up to second in the World Rugby rankings as the Rugby World Cup preparation begins.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika wants to turn hopers into believers for Australia's Rugby World Cup campaign

Wallabies enforcer Wycliff Palu has welcomed the challenge of David Pocock to his No8 jersey ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Bernard Foley admits Australia's under-performing halves must step up to have a chance at winning the World Cup.

Towering Wallabies lock Will Skelton is working overtime to improve his lineout jumping ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Skipper for the Wallabies at the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand, James Horwill has been overlooked for the 2015 edition.

Wallabies vice-captain Adam Ashley-Cooper says their Eden Park disaster is a timely serving of "humble pie", but has vowed to use his own personal heartache as World Cup motivation.

Quade Cooper's tempestuous relationship with Eden Park continued when he was shown a yellow card in the 48th minute of Saturday night's Test for a high shot on Aaron Smith.

Arrogance from Aussie players never goes down well here, but Cooper made the added mistake of targeting the saintly Richie McCaw.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika claims he was unaware of the hostility directed at Quade Cooper in New Zealand.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported that "Quade Cooper is set to start for Wallabies against All Blacks". OMG. I muttered, again.

Quade Cooper's surprise selection is one more talking point in a build-up to a test which isn't short of them.

World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson insists the path for England, Aus and Wales to the knockout stages of this year's tournament is the toughest in history.

The Polynesian factor is working its magic in Australian rugby, and it's why the All Blacks' dominance will never be the same again, writes Chris Rattue.

National coach Steve Hansen has often talked about the All Blacks being the most analysed rugby team in the world.

Australia, for the first time since 2011, beat the All Blacks and they beat them well.

No, not the Bledisloe - the one you've hidden, writes Andrew Mulligan, one of the few people in the world who still remembers the DHL Cup.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika insists he's nowhere near reaching any mountain tops, but the rugby fan in him is looking forward to his first crack at conquering the code's equivalent of Everest.

Former captain James Horwill looks set for a lucky recall after the Wallabies' lineout general Rob Simmons was ruled out of Saturday's Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks.

Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper will be free to play against the All Blacks on Saturday.

This weekend's clash between the All Blacks and Wallabies could be the last time we see two of the world's best players go head-to-head.

The bigger picture of the World Cup is constantly in the background but the most important thing about next weekend's game against Australia is winning.

Wycliff Palu and Matt Giteau return in the 31-man Wallabies squad chosen to prepare for next week's Rugby Championship decider against the All Blacks.

How Michael Hooper went from facing a two-week suspension for striking another player to being free to face the All Blacks.

David Pocock is looking forward to what could potentially be a last matchup against Richie McCaw.

The Wallabies are under no illusions about the challenge of beating the All Blacks, says coach Michael Cheika.