Matt Giteau
Australia's World Cup pedigree cannot be questioned.
The only country to be crowned world champion twice, it is once again easing into top form at exactly the right time.
Giteau, who has forged a mighty midfield partnership alongside Wallabies skipper Stirling Mortlock, is a headline act, an immense talent comfortable at halfback, five-eighth or centre.
The 24-year-old is also a prodigious goal-kicker, which further underlines his worth to Australia's World Cup bid.