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It has become a fortress for them.<\/p>\n
Ask the players why and they struggle to put a finger on it.<\/p>\n
As Dennis Denuto might say, it's just the 'vibe.'<\/p>\n
The problem areas for the Wallabies in Melbourne are plain for all to see.<\/p>\n
The Wallabies struggled at the breakdown, conceding six breakdown turnovers compared to France with just two, courtesy of Michael Hooper.<\/p>\n
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Where would Australia be without him right now?<\/p>\n
The Australian lineout operated at just 70 per cent, including three losses on their own throw.<\/p>\n
And here's one of the big discussion points we'll be talking about in our pre-show on Saturday night.<\/p>\n
Take the points or kick to the corner?<\/p>\n
It is Test rugby after all.<\/p>\n
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The Wallabies have attempted seven shots at goal from 18 penalties earned inside the French half.<\/p>\n
In contrast, France have taken 10 shots from 11 penalties in Australia's half.<\/p>\n
And when you've got Melvyn Jaminet and his laser Le Coq Sportif's slotting everything why wouldn't you take the points?<\/p>\n
The Wallabies have dominated territory and possession across the first two Tests and have made more carries and post-contact metres but something's not quite clicking.<\/p>\n
They are yet to score more than two tries in a Test since the start of 2020.<\/p>\n
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That's eight Test matches.<\/p>\n
Dave Rennie has made eight changes to his run-on side with starting debuts for Darcy Swain, Tate McDermott and Len Ikitau.<\/p>\n
Lachie Swinton and Filipo Daugunu will play for the first time this season.<\/p>\n
Swinton's 'controlled' aggression is something Australia desperately needs.<\/p>\n
And back to Michael Hooper \u2013 he will captain the Wallabies for the 55th time, equalling John Eales and hot on the heels of George Gregan on 59.<\/p>\n
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Fabien Galthie has made seven changes to his starting side.<\/p>\n
Both teams were always going to make mass changes for a third Test in 11 days.<\/p>\n
Antoine Hastoy, who was one of Matt Philip's team-mates at Pau in the Top 14, will make his debut at 10.<\/p>\n
It's the first time in 40 years France has named an uncapped fly-half to start against the Wallabies.<\/p>\n
(Answer to the trivia question \u2013 it was Marc Sallefranque at the SCG in 1981).<\/p>\n
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Raw numbers though don't tell the whole story.<\/p>\n
For those out there on Saturday it's as much about desire and belief.<\/p>\n
For those of us with no ability to control the outcome it's about hope and pride.<\/p>\n
'The Decider'\u2026 go the Wallabies.<\/p>\n
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