Mortlock’s World Cup pledge to Aussie fans

AUSTRALIA skipper Stirling Mortlock has promised the country’s fans that his team will do everything within their power to bring back the Webb Ellis Trophy for a record third time.

The Brumbies centre assured a crowd of loyal supporters who were on hand to wish the players farewell on Wednesday, that his team is ready to perform in the World Cup that begins in September.

“The team is really looking forward to the challenge of this World Cup,” he said.