Monday Jul 7 06:59 AEST

Wallabies lick their wounds

The wounded Wallabies came out second best on the injury front against France but have been warned they ain't seen nothin' yet.

Blitz: Wallabies romp to win over France

Three weeks: French forwards penalised

Stephen Hoiles and Matt Giteau at training (Getty Images)

Wallabies warned to watch France

Tri-Nations spots are up for grabs but Robbie Deans has underlined the dangers of players taking their eyes off the ball against France.

Play video: Wallabies out to impress

No charges: NZ woman drops sex claims

Tri Nations: All Blacks go into battle unknown

Australia A: Turinui targets breakdown battle

Chabal: Time to stick it to the Wallabies

France will try to be more physical in the contact area and string together more phases of play as they seek to upset the Wallabies, according to Sebastien Chabal.

Nothing to lose: Wallabies improving

Streak: 'Boks aim to keep Cup momentum

Nathan Sharpe ruled out of French Test

Australia have suffered a late injury blow ahead of Saturday night's rugby Test against France with veteran lock Nathan Sharpe ruled out with a groin strain.

Surprise: 'Boks drop World Cup winners

Pride: All Blacks' home record 'does matter'

Lachlan Turner to make Wallabies debut

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has handed Lachlan Turner his Test debut for the second Test against France.

Tri Nations: Ali Williams cleared for All Blacks

England: Johnson's new sweep of the brush

Experts

Mat Rogers

WallabiesYou can't be critical of the Robbie Deans regime.
Mark Cashman

Super 14Wallabies should go to Waugh.

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