Jim Morton, of the Dominion Post, believes the Wallabies are hitting peak form at just the right time.
"With Wallabies' tails finally up, the World Cup couldn't be better timed for Australia.
After 10 barren years dominated by inconsistency, near misses and abject failures, the Wallabies enter the 2011 tournament in New Zealand as newly-crowned Tri-Nations champions, with their confidence sky high.
A thrilling, last-start, 25-20 triumph over the All Blacks, who are carrying a World Cup monkey and the weight of a nation on their back, showed coach Robbie Deans' men are credible challengers to the tournament hosts and favourites.
The momentum started by the Queensland Reds' breakthrough Super Rugby triumph at Suncorp Stadium in July, followed by ending a decade-long Tri-Nations title drought at the same Brisbane ground is priceless."
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