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Dangerman Wilkinson poses greatest threat, warns Macqueen
LONDON (Reuters) -- Australia coach Rod Macqueen pinpointed England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson on Monday as the greatest threat to his side in Saturday's Twickenham test. "He is a big ingredient in the England mix, it is fair to say that he will make their back-line unpredictable. He has a great range of skills, passing and kicking," said Macqueen. "I think that England missed him in the Rugby World Cup, I don't know what reasons there were for him not playing, but I definitely think they could have benefited from him on the organizational side." England coach Clive Woodward left Wilkinson out of the starting lineup for the World Cup quarterfinal defeat by South Africa but he is certain to start on Saturday. Macqueen says he is not underestimating the rest of the England side. "I try to judge a side by what I see on the paddock and what I see is a very well-run, very disciplined and professional side. "I have a very cordial relationship with Clive Woodward -- he was playing with Manly when I was coaching in Australia -- and he is doing a very good job which is reflected in his side's performances." Macqueen sees Saturday's as the toughest test of a tour that has seen the Wallabies beat France 18-13 at the Stade de France and Scotland 30-9 at Murrayfield. "We always said this match was going to be really difficult. England have been picking up a few things from the Super 12s and the Tri-Nations," Macqueen said. "They've brought in a few innovative moves and it would be one of the great achievements if we can win at Twickenham. "They will be very determined at their home ground. We will be playing in a foreign country where the majority of the crowd will be against us."
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