Will it be them or us?

Sir Geoff Hurst
(England World Cup winner)
Who: England
Why: "If England can get Wilko within kicking distance they must have a great chance."

Phil Greening
(Wasps and England hooker)
Who: England
Why: "We will be too strong up front. Our defence is excellent, and behind the pack Wilkinson is playing well."

Patrick Derham
(Headmaster of Rugby School)
Who: England
Why: "England's forwards will dominate the game allowing Wilko to weave his magic."

Rob Howley
(Wasps, Wales and Lions scrum-half)
Who: England
Why: "They'll be tight and use their dominant front five."

Fraser Waters
(Wasps and England centre)
Who: England
Why: "Australia produced a big performance to beat the Kiwis, but I don't believe they can make England suffer."

Kylie Minogue
(Diminutive pop diva)
Who: Couldn't possibly say.
Why : " Kylie's busy doing promotions. She won't be commenting on rugby " - a spokesman.

Taine Randell
(Saracens back row and former New Zealand captain)
Who: England
Why: "England are better prepared physically and mentally."

Michael L'Estrange
(Australian High Commissioner)
Who: Australia
Why: "The Wallabies will be riding a wave of spirit and national emotion, which I hope carries us to victory."

Mike Scott
(Harlequins manager)
Who: England
Why: "England will dominate up front, especially in the scrummage. My only concern is Steve Thompson's throwing at the line-out."

Conor O'Shea
(Former Ireland captain and London Irish MD)
Who: England
Why: "The combination of the England pack and Jonny Wilkinson will be too strong."

Mike Stephenson
(Sky rugby league pundit & 1972 World Cup winner)
Who: Australia
Why: "If it rains then England can win, but in fair conditions it's got to be Australia."

Rod Kafer
(Saracens coach & World Cup winner with Australia in 1999)
Who: England
Why: "The key performance will come from Steve Thompson, especially with his line-out throws."

Keith Mills
(Chief executive of London's Olympic bid)
Who: England.
Why: "England's disciplined approach will win through."

Final score: Australia 2 England 10