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McCaw tips Wallabies as World Cup dark horses

Australia have the potential to cause yet another Rugby World Cup surprise later this year in Japan, according to former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw.

McCaw tips Wallabies as World Cup dark horses

Fri, 19 Jul, 2019 - 06:25

Jim Cook

Australia have the potential to cause yet another Rugby World Cup surprise later this year in Japan, according to former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw.

McCaw, a two-time World Cup-winner, said he expects Michael Cheika’s team to come good at the tournament, despite having won just four of their 13 games last year.

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