Connolly tips Giteau to captain Aussies

Australia coach John Connolly has tipped Matt Giteau to be a future Wallabies captain.

Connolly tips Giteau to captain Aussies
Mon, 01 Jan, 2007 - 11:41

Australia coach John Connolly has tipped Matt Giteau to be a future Wallabies captain.

With current skipper George Gregan likely to retire after the World Cup in September, speculation has been rife over who will take over.

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