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BRISBANE, Australia (AP) -- Matt Giteau kicked eight goals and crafted four tries to lead Australia to their biggest winning margin over France and complete a 2-0 Test series sweep. Giteau becomes the fifth Australian to surpass 300 points in international rugby union. Giteau landed four penalties and four conversions for a 20-point haul in the 40-10 win over a depleted French squad -- the margin surpassing their record 35-12 win over France in the 1999 World Cup final. The Wallaby flyhalf landed six from six in the first half to become the fifth Australian to surpass 300 points in international rugby union. He also arrowed a pinpoint crossfield kick for winger Peter Hynes' first Test try and used a slight of hand to send James Horwill over. The Australians led 26-3 at half time, with France's only points coming via Francois... [read full story]
