Wallabies skipper Gregan on verge of Test history

AUSTRALIA captain George Gregan is poised to become the most capped player in Test history after being named in the Wallabies team to face France in Marseille tomorrow.

Gregan, aged 32, will earn his 115th cap when he runs out at the Stade Velodrome, eclipsing the record of 114 achieved by England prop Jason Leonard.

The scrum-half will be joined in the half-back pairing by Matt Giteau, who returns at fly-half after missing the last Tri-Nations match with a back injury.

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