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James Horwill (R) and Adam Ashley-Cooper

Australia pair set for European switch

Australia's post-World Cup exodus is already in motion with former captain James Horwill and utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper confirming they will join European clubs after next year's global show piece.

Rugby • 18 Dec 14

James Horwill will start for Australia at Stade de France

Horwill returns to Australia starting XV

Former captain James Horwill has been recalled to Australia's starting line-up in place of Sam Carter for the test against France at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Rugby • 13 Nov 14

McKenzie keeps an eye on his squad during training

McKenzie shakes up side ahead of France Test

Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has dumped scrumhalf Will Genia and relegated former skipper James Horwill to the bench for his side's first Test against France in Brisbane on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Jun 14

James Horwill has been dropped as Australia captain

Horwill dropped as Australia captain

Ben Mowen will captain Australia in Saturday's international test against England at Twickenham after James Horwill was relieved of the post.

Rugby • 31 Oct 13

James Horwill attempts to evade a Brian O'Driscoll tackle

Horwill to learn fate tonight

Australia captain James Horwill will learn by this evening whether he is available for Saturday's series decider against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney.

Rugby • 01 Jul 13

James Horwill will be available for the second Test

O'Driscoll: Horwill is a 'lucky boy'

Brian O'Driscoll believes Australia captain James Horwill is "a lucky boy" after he was cleared to play the second Test against the British and Irish Lions as his citing for stamping was dismissed.

Rugby • 25 Jun 13

James Horwill had been cited for allegedly stamping or trampling on Alun-Wyn Jones

Horwill cleared to play next Test

The British and Irish Lions were left nursing a deep sense of grievance today after Australia captain James Horwill was cleared to play in Saturday's second Test in Melbourne.

Rugby • 23 Jun 13

James Horwill has announced that his team will defeat the Lions

Horwill: Australia will beat Lions

Australian captain James Horwill believes the Wallabies will make the most of a career highlight by taming the British and Irish Lions.

Rugby • 21 Jun 13

James Horwill has extended his Queensland Reds and Australia contract until the 2015 Rugby World Cup

Horwill signs new Australia deal

Australia captain James Horwill has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and Queensland Reds in a deal which will take him through to the 2015 World Cup.

Rugby • 06 May 13

James Horwill