Robbie Deans has named a strong side to face France in Sydney on Saturday, recalling no less than nine regulars following last weekend's win over Italy.
Captain Stirling Mortlock, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell, Matt Giteau, Al Baxter, Benn Robinson, Stephen Moore, Nathan Sharpe and number eight Richard Brown all return.
“This is the combination we feel will serve us best this weekend,” Deans insisted.
“We got a lot out of last week’s game in Melbourne and certainly weren’t disappointed with the effort of any of the players involved. That outing has allowed us to broaden our depth in terms of exposing other players to Test match conditions.
“The French are coming off a series where they have created a bit of history, by picking up some silverware in New Zealand. They’ll be buoyed by that, which will make them incredibly dangerous as the French have always been a very spiritual team.
"You can guarantee that they will throw everything at this game as it’s their last one before a break. The players will be looking to make sure there’s nothing left in the gas tank once they’ve finished on Saturday night.”
Australia XV v France: Adam Ashley-Cooper; Lachie Turner, Stirling Mortlock (capt), Berrick Barnes, Drew Mitchell; Matt Giteau, Luke Burgess; Benn Robinson, Stephen Moore, Al Baxter; James Horwill, Nathan Sharpe; Dean Mumm, George Smith, Richard Brown.
Replacements: Tatafu Polota-Nau, Ben Alexander, Phil Waugh, David Pocock, Josh Valentine, Ryan Cross, James O'Connor.