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Australia's half-back Nic White (R) passes the ball during the Captain's Run in Sapporo on September 20, 2019, ahead of the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

5 things the Wallabies need to do to beat Fiji

The Wallabies will be aiming to get off to a quick start when they face Fiji in their World Cup opener. But there are five key areas they must get right.

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Fiji rugby team player Viliame Mata, 2nd from left, handles the ball during training at the Sapporo Dome before the start of the Rugby World Cup in Sapporo, Northern Japan, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. Fiji will play against Australia on Saturday Sept. 21 in their first game. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Fiji warn Wallabies: Attack us at your peril

Australia’s pledge to play with new freedom and an attacking mindset at the Rugby World Cup is music to the ears of the Fijians.

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New Zealand players perfrom the Haka during the rugby union Test match between New Zealand and Tonga in Hamilton on September 7, 2019. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP)

Haka has heavy opposition in war dance stakes

There is little doubt that the New Zealand haka is the world’s most recognisable war dance but the Rugby World Cup in Japan will feature no fewer than four pre-match rituals to leave rival players trembling.

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Sam Johnson of Scotland (centre) scores try during the international match between Scotland and Georgia at Murrayfield on September 6, 2019 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robert Perry/Getty Images)

RWC: Can Scotland upset the Irish?

Scotland centre Sam Johnson insists he is a different person from four years ago – for a start he no longer supports the Wallabies. What’s he got to bring against Ireland? Follow live match centre.

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England's head coach Stuart Lancaster watches his team warm up before the start of their Six Nations rugby union match against Italy at Twickenham Stadium in London, Sunday, March 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)

No nudity: England’s RWC Twitter guidelines

ENGLAND’S rugby team have been told to stay away from Twitter after a tough loss as part of a long list of social media guidelines for this year’s World Cup.

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New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, reacts during their Rugby Championship test match against South Africa at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Saturday, July 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Late McCaw magic as All Blacks topple Boks

NEW Zealand came from behind to beat South Africa in The Rugby Championship, laying down a big marker for its World Cup defence.

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L to R; Wallabies players Israel Folau, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell, Adam Ashleigh-Cooper and Rob Horne sing the national anthem prior to the Rugby Championship test match between the Australian Wallabies and South African Springboks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane Saturday, July 18, 2015. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

The minnow who could shake up the Cup

MICHAEL Lynagh favours the All Blacks to win the Rugby World Cup, but believes a minnow could have a big say in how far Australia goes in the tournament.

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Wallabies player Quade Cooper reacts after missing a penalty shot during the Rugby Championship test match between the Australian Wallabies and South African Springboks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane Saturday, July 18, 2015. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Kiwi view: Quade target of personal attack

FOUR more years, Australia. A prominent Kiwi columnist has begged the Wallabies to keep picking Quade Cooper, who is “as crazy as ever.”

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CORK, IRELAND - JANUARY 30: Ireland's Sean O'Brien tackles by Sam Burgess during the International match between the Ireland Wolfhounds and England Saxons at Irish Independent Park on January 30, 2015 in Cork, Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images)

Sam Burgess just ‘hasn’t got it’

ENGLAND has to bite the bullet and admit its Sam Burgess experiment hasn’t paid off in time for the World Cup. Being a good bloke isn’t enough.

James Horwill (L) of Australia celebrates with teammates after their victory during the Rugby Championship Test match between Australia and South Africa at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on July 18, 2015. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK HAMILTON ---IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE---

Horwill has unfinished business

AFTER one of his best Test cameos, former Wallabies skipper James Horwill declared he is determined to bow out with World Cup glory.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Michael Hooper of the Wallabies runs the ball during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Bold lineout call gives Wallabies ‘identity’

STEPHEN Moore’s call to ignore a draw and push for a try against the Springboks is one that could reverberate all the way through to the World Cup.

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Sonny Bill Williams (L) of the New Zealand All Blacks is tackled by Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias of Argentina during the Rugby Championship Test match between New Zealand and Argentina at AMI Stadium in Christchurch on July 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / MARTY MELVILLE

All Black stars rested for Wallabies

SONNY Bill Williams and Dan Carter have been given a fortnight’s rest to freshen up for the Wallabies in Sydney on August 8.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Quade Cooper of the Wallabies runs the ball during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on July 18, 2015 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Quade ditches France for Olympic dream

QUADE Cooper has settled on a bold bid to become an Olympian at rugby sevens next year in Rio and will ditch his rich French rugby contract to do so.

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Israel Folau poses for a portrait during the launch of the 2015 Qantas Wallabies World Cup Jersey by ASICS at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Pic Brett Costello

Folau factor gives Wallabies hope

THE Wallabies have just over two months to select their ultimate team and game plan to win the Rugby World Cup — our experts dissect the key issues.

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