What is the Wallabies rugby team?
The Wallabies are Australia's national men's rugby union team. They have won the Rugby World Cup twice, in 1991 and 1999, and compete in The Rugby Championship.
Australia played its first Test match in 1899 against the British Isles in Sydney. The nickname Wallabies dates from a 1908 tour of Britain, when the team was named after the native animal.
The team plays in gold jerseys, earning the nickname the Gold. Major rivals include New Zealand's All Blacks, England and South Africa.
World Cup success
In 1991, captained by Nick Farr-Jones, the Wallabies beat England at Twickenham to win their first World Cup. In 1999, led by John Eales, they beat France in Cardiff.
Australia co-hosted the 1987 World Cup and hosted the 2003 tournament, losing the final to England in extra time.
Each year Australia and New Zealand play for the Bledisloe Cup.
Famous Wallabies include David Campese, Mark Ella, George Gregan and Michael Lynagh. The team plays home Tests in cities such as Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth, and its fans sing Waltzing Matilda in the stands.
Did You Know?
Australia is set to host the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup.