Giteau on the edge of winning 100 caps for the Wallabies

Matt Giteau is thrilled to be on the edge of winning 100 caps for Australia, but said that he wasn’t sure he’d even manage two after his first appearance.

“I certainly remember my debut. We lost by a point. I think I went on with about eight minutes to go,” he revealed.

"At the time, (coach) Eddie Jones had a score system where you got a point for every positive thing you did and where you lost a point for every negative. 

"I think I was the only player to finish with a minus. After that game, I never thought I’d get to a hundred. I didn’t think I’d get past one.”

Giteau came back into the Wallabies’ set-up this year and has become a key figure in the back-line, whilst he admits he’s enjoying the experience.

“I’m really enjoying it. The way Squeak’s (Moore) leading the team around, off the field as well, it's been really enjoyable,” added Giteau.

"It’s a great bunch of guys. From the start, I’ve felt really welcome - not just myself but Drew (Mitchell, Giteau's Toulon teammate) too. It shows what sort of environment has been created here.”