Sports News Update – what you need to know

Sports News Update – what you need to know

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SOCCER - Lucas Neill is set to continue as Socceroos captain after winning praise from coach Ange Postecoglou for his performance in a 1-0 victory against Costa Rica.

CRICKET - Revamped Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has intimidation on his mind before the first Ashes Test starting on Thursday, with the Barmy Army and Jonathan Trott his chief targets.

RUGBY - Former Wallabies skipper James Horwill has supported coach Ewen McKenzie's decision to ban six Test players for late night drinking in Dublin last week.

GOLF - Australia's Adam Scott and Jason Day will warm up for this week's World Cup at Royal Melbourne by playing in the pro-am on Wednesday.


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