Wannabees and party poopers

AUSTRALIA embark on their quest to become the first team to successfully defend the World Cup when they kick off rugby’s six-week extravaganza against Argentina here today.

The Wallabies, winners of the tournament in 1991 and 1999, will be desperate for a convincing victory in front of an estimated 83,000 crowd at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium.

Anything less, and the doubts that have shrouded Australia’s preparations will come crowding in again.