Giteau to miss semi-final

Matt Giteau has been ruled out of the Australian 22 for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Telstra Stadium.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2003 - 06:16

Matt Giteau has been ruled out of the Australian 22 for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Telstra Stadium.

But Wallabies coach Eddie Jones today received better news about flanker George Smith, who suffered a shoulder injury during Australia’s quarter-final victory over Scotland in Brisbane last weekend.

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