Hundreds of Australian supporters have travelled to Galle, with former players Geoff Marsh and Merv Hughes leading large touring contingents.

The ODIs come ahead of the Champions Trophy starting 19 February in Pakistan and Dubai.

The ODIs come ahead of the Champions Trophy, starting 19 February in Pakistan and Dubai.

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt will step down at the end of this year's Rugby Championship, with Australia announcing they would immediately begin the search for his successor.

Fourth division Stade Briochin stunned top-flight Nice 2-1 to reach the French Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday with a performance the minnows' coach admitted was beyond his "wildest dreams".