Matt Burke, writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, previews Australia's clash with Samoa.
"The Wallabies have a rare afternoon Test match on Sunday and the players would enjoy looking forward to playing an expansive game, but as I look into the crystal ball of weather predictions it may be a little wet.
Perhaps this is a good starting point for the World Cup campaign as there is the possibility they will be facing indifferent conditions in New Zealand. Understanding how to play and adapt to conditions you are not too familiar with is important to a team's success.
However, what needs to be at the forefront during the next couple of weeks is not to worry about the conditions but the influence of strong leadership. This week hails the welcome return of captain Rocky Elsom after his frustrating Super Rugby season where he spent most of his time observing from the sidelines."
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