Removing 'Giteau law' will benefit Australia - Matt Giteau

Former Wallabies international Matt Giteau has urged Rugby Australia make changes to their selection policy for overseas bound players.

Named after the 38-year-old, 'Giteau's Law' that came in 2015 allows overseas bound Australian players only with 60 or more Tests to be eligible for national selection.

Following their disappointing performances in the 2019 World Cup, the Australian board said they are reviewing the Giteau's Law and last year they made amendment to the selection policy that allowed head coach Dave Rennie to pick two players from overseas clubs.

As the Wallabies failed to win the Bledisloe Cup for the 19th consecutive following back to back defeats against the All Blacks at Eden Park, Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos said they are considering easing the 'Giteau's Law' to create a larger pool of talented players.

Giteau, who played 103 Tests for Australia between 2002 and 2016 that includes 16 World Cup matches said the board needs to select the best players available irrespective of their clubs.

"At the highest level, like the Wallabies, ultimately, it's about winning.

"Pick your best team and be as strong as you can. I'm all for any choice the people higher up make if it's going to benefit the Wallabies and Australian rugby."

Australia will now face New Zealand in the second round of the Rugby Championship in Perth on 28th August.