Australia and Japan have signed an historic accord designed to promote co-operation between the two rugby football unions.

AS a classical scholar with a special interest in Greek and Roman history, battle tactics and gladiatorial showdowns are of a particular fascination to All Blacks winger Doug Howlett.

Australia’s backs coach Glen Ella today warned that unless the well-paid Wallabies stop making amateur mistakes they will be severely punished by New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

EDDIE O’SULLIVAN has added his tuppence-worth in the war of words over decoy runners between Australia’s Eddie Jones and England’s Clive Woodward — and the Irish coach has sided with the Wallaby.

The row over Australia’s use of decoy runners continues to rumble on.

THE Australian camp yesterday dismissed claims by England coach Clive Woodward that the Wallabies use decoy runners as a deliberate ploy to block defenders.

The Australian camp today dismissed claims by England coach Clive Woodward that the Wallabies use decoy runners as a deliberate ploy to block defenders.