Highlanders have a lot of big name players, they want to be physical and they will play to their strength, close to the big guys.

We created a lot of opportunities and in fact were dominating play but lacked finishing so that's what we'll be polishing up this week.

We're ready for battle and all we need now is to hear the sound of the bugle.

We're walking into the unknown against this Sharks side.

The full-strength squad we are taking to Germany will play against Greece. Greece are a formidable opposition and will provide the ideal start for Australia's World Cup assault.

Speed, size, strength, everything is going up. I will have to work hard to play at that level.