Wallabies star Folau Fainga'a has committed his immediate future to Rugby Australia and Super Rugby side Brumbies after signing a new deal at least until 2022.
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle said the board will be reviewing the national selection policy for Australia players plying their trade overseas after a poor World Cup campaign.
Australia international Toby Smith has announced retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect following injuries and concussion related issues.
The Rugby Football Union has unveiled the fixtures for the 2020 autumn internationals for England where they will play four games including encounters against Australia and New Zealand.
Australia fly-half Matt Toomua said he was surprised by England head coach Eddie Jones' decision to drop George Ford to the bench for the World Cup quarter-final in Oita on Saturday.
Queensland Reds centre Jordan Petaia has been included in Australia's starting line-up for the World Cup quarter-final against England to be played in Oita on Saturday.
Australia head coach Michael Cheika has played down England's dominance over the Wallabies in recent times ahead of the World Cup quarter-final between these two teams in Oita on Saturday.
England defence coach John Mitchell believes Saracens back-row Billy Vunipola is likely to be fit for the World Cup quarter-final against Australia to be played in Oita on Saturday.
Australia were made to work hard by stern defence from Georgia as they completed a hard-working 27-8 win in their final game of the opening round at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa on Friday.
Australia have made two late changes to their matchday squad against Georgia with flanker Michael Hooper and lock Adam Coleman ruled out following fitness concerns.
Australia head coach Michael Cheika has named David Pocock as the captain for their upcoming World Cup game against Georgia to be played in Fukuroi on Friday.
Dane Haylett-Petty and Tevita Kuridrani scored doubles as Australia powered to a 45-10 bonus-point victory over Uruguay in their Pool D World Cup encounter at Oita Stadium.