The Wallabies will be confident of beating an understrength France side fresh out of quarantine in Brisbane on Wednesday but they would do well to remember Argentina's remarkable campaign in Australia last year.
United by the bonds forged in a grim period of isolation, the Pumas stormed out of the traps in their Tri-Nations opener to record their first ever victory over the All Blacks before holding the Wallabies to two draws.France are not renowned tourists and have brought a weakened squad to Australia but there can be little doubt they will be similarly desperate to get out onto the field and play after two weeks cooped up in a Sydney hotel.
"We think they're the best team we've got, the most competitive side that we can take to Brisbane in two days," said Galthie. By contrast with France's hotel car park training pitch, the Wallabies have been preparing for the three-test series in secluded luxury on the Gold Coast.
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