Australia coach Robbie Deans has played down suggestions his side will have World Cup scores to settle when they take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.

The Wallabies were beaten by Jonny Wilkinson's extra-time drop goal in the 2003 World Cup Final and four years later were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Brian Ashton's team.

But according to Deans, revenge is not on the agenda as the majority of each team's personnel have changed since those two occasions.

Six players from last year's defeated Australia side will start this weekend and only four remain for the hosts under new manager Martin Johnson, who captained England in their 2003 victory.

"There's been a lot of reference to Marseille but there are not many players left from that game in either team," said Deans. "This is a new game, a new set of players, and the past is the past."

Australia captain Stirling Mortlock echoed his coach's sentiments. "I will always have memories," he said. "I'll have fond memories of great wins and not-so-fond memories of defeats.

"But I will not be dwelling on those memories. I'll be focusing on what we want to achieve and nothing to do with Marseille. You can't do anything to change what's already happened.

"There is a lot of new blood and fresh faces in this team and a lot of excitement about what we're doing.

"There are a lot of fresh faces in England's team, too, which adds spice to this game."

Deans admitted England are something of an unknown quantity and limited footage had been available to assist preparations.

However, he believed this could work in Australia's favour. "We don't have a lot to go on but that means we will focus more on what we do so it's an advantage," he said. "Sometimes you get distracted by what you believe will be coming the other way. Without the second guessing, we focus on ourselves.

"I think it'll be a very interesting game. Both sides are prepared to take the shackles off in order to get what they seek.

"There's a lot of unknowns but you won't see a frivolous game. It'll be a game that has everything.

"Twickenham is one of rugby's great destinations and an amazing experience it itself. The boys are very excited about it."