Wallaby wing Drew Mitchell knows he is in for a tough examination during his side’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final – particularly from the boot of Jonny Wilkinson.

Still seen by many as a liability under the high ball, the tournament’s leading tryscorer is very likely to be targeted by Wilkinson’s left boot in Marseille.

"In the games they've played so far, that's the game plan they've gone in with - they've executed that," said Mitchell.

"If it's the high ball or whatever, we've just got to make sure we're on it at that time, and we execute it, and we get the ball and hold onto it.”

Mitchell should also have a test on his hands facing England wing Paul Sackey who has been the defending champions’ most dangerous attacking weapon in the tournament.

“I guess he showed it against Tonga. If you give someone a small opportunity, he can run 80 metres and score,” Mitchell said.