Wallabies forced into change of routine
October 5, 2003

World Cup hosts Australia have been forced into a change of their pre-match routine by tournament officials.

World Cup organisers have declared that neither the Wallabies or the Pumas can warm-up on the pitch ahead of the tournament's opening game oin Friday.

The Australians usually warm up on the playing field at Telstra Stadium, soaking up the atmosphere before returning to the rooms and then running out for the kick-off.

Coach Eddie Jones will instead have to take his team through their final drills in their dressing room but they still hope to give their kickers a feel for the ground earlier in the day.

They have also put in a request that Jones and skipper George Gregan are allowed on to the playing surface after their arrival for a quick inspection.

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