Wizards of Oz humble sorry French

MATT Giteau scored 20 points in a brilliant solo performance to lead Australia to a record 40-10 win over an under-strength France in the second Test at Sydney's Lang Park on Saturday.

The Wallaby stand-off landed four conversions and three penalties and had a hand in each of Australia's four tries as the Wallabies chalked up their biggest win against the French since the countries first met in 1928.

Replacement back Ryan Cross scored two second-half tries while wing Peter Hynes and lock James Horwill both scored in the first as Australia eclipsed their 35-12 win over France in the 1999 World Cup final in Cardiff.

France, who made wholesale changes after losing last weekend's opening Test by 34-13, rarely threatened but managed a last-minute consolation try from stand-off Francois Trinh-Duc.

Australia, still adjusting to life under Robbie Deans, were more fluent and cohesive than in their two matches since the new coach took charge.