GG to support Wallabies in rugby finals

The governor-general will be on hand to cheer for the Wallabies during their World Cup semi final against Argentina.

The governor-general is heading to Britain to support the Wallabies in their Rugby World Cup finals campaign.

Sir Peter Cosgrove, the Australian Rugby Union patron, and his wife Lynne are privately funding their own travel to support the team.

The Wallabies play Argentina in a semi-final on Monday at 3am (AEDT).