It has been long known how much the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove loves rugby, a game he used to play as a forward and also officially serves as Patron of the Australian Rugby Union. 
So you think he would miss an opportunity to catch the Wallabies at the World Cup? Not a chance. Cosgrove left Australia for Britain on Monday on a private fully self-funded trip with his wife Lynne to watch Australia play their semi-final against Argentina at Twickenham on Monday (3am AEDT) - and hopefully to also see them play the final a week later. "As patron of Australian Rugby Union it's an honour to join fellow Australians on the sidelines at the World Cup," he said before leaving.
"I want the Wallabies to know that every Aussie is behind them. The World Cup is a contest without equal, and our Wallabies have shown they're hungry to win. Our team is in the best position to make 2015 the year of the Wallabies. So far we've left opponents in our wake with wins against Fiji, Uruguay, Wales, Scotland, and of course, host team England. There's nothing like cheering on the Wallabies as they campaign to World Cup victory."
Support for Joubert
South African referee Craig Joubert has been an easy target since World Rugby confirmed he had made a wrong call in penalising Scotland in the last minute of the quarter-final against Australia on Monday morning (AEDT). But there has been some support for him. Former Springbok captain Bobby Skinstad told the Press Association that Joubert is "a man of unquestionable integrity" and lauded his refereeing credentials. He also said: "Craig is a very tough guy and a good guy" but explained how "his background is a lot more complex than people realise." According to Skinstad, Joubert's father, Des was an "outstanding" full-time referee who also helped a lot of children and became "a bit of a legend in the Kwazule-Natal area." After Des died from cancer Skinstad said Craig "dedicated his refereeing career to the memory of his father. "Craig is a quality individual and all the stuff around the decision has been blown out of all proportion. I'd feel really sad if any of this [issue] has got to him as a person given he has given so much to the game."
What's doing Wallabies?
Training on Wednesday as usual with a day off on Thursday ... Nervous monitoring of injury status of prop Scott Sio (elbow), fullback Israel Folau (ankle) and backrower David Pocock (calf).
They said it
"We have played in the Rugby Championship for last four years and this has given us that pace to be used to playing at this level of intensity on a weekly basis. I think we are ready (for the next game). Playing the best on a yearly basis requires preparation and perfection, that makes you get used to it, it becomes normal."
- Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade after they beat Ireland.