Panic, what panic? asks Wallaby coach Jones

AUSTRALIA’S decision to reshuffle their squad so drastically just five weeks before the start of the World Cup bears all the hallmarks of a team desperately looking for a quick-fix.

By dumping some of their longest serving players for a crop of untried youngsters, the Wallabies showed they were no closer to finalising a team now than at the start of the season.

The selectors were forced to take a gamble after the season was ruined by a crippling injury toll, but the decision to make so many late changes is the first real hint of panic from the reigning world champions.