Will Skelton leads inexperienced Australia against France

CAPTAIN: Will Skelton of La Rochelle will captain Australia against France. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Lock Will Skelton will lead Australia for the first time when he captains an inexperienced team against hosts France in the Wallabies' final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture in Paris on Sunday, a daunting prospect for a side yet to win this year.

Coach Eddie Jones has ditched his established players for the World Cup and pinned hopes on the exuberance of youth after Australia lost all four games since he returned to the helm for a second stint in charge this season.