22 Sep 2011

Wallabies have a point to prove

6:56 am on 22 September 2011

The Wallabies first five Quade Cooper says he can't wait to get back on the field and show they're still a World Cup contender.

Cooper and halfback Will Genia will again lead the Australian side tomorrow night against the United States in Wellington, however they still have a half a dozen players unavailable because of injury including star openside flanker David Pocock.

They shouldn't have too many problems against an American team that has 14 changes from their last outing, however Cooper says it's all about them after their loss to Ireland and there is a point to be proven.

He says the players are itching to get back and play and while it will be a harder path they are still in it.