The Boomers finished fourth in Atlanta four years ago and more than anything Gaze wants a medal to hang around his neck. After making a wretched start to the tournament, the Boomers have now reeled off four straight wins and many pundits believe they still haven't played their best basketball. France represents another tough opponent. But if this tournament has proved anything, it's that the Australia can now match that European style. Another significant factor working in Australia's favour is that the French team will be without one of its leading players Yann Bonato, who injured himself in today's quarter-final loss to Canada.
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