Australia National Speedway Team
| Australia | |
| Team manager | Craig Boyce |
|---|---|
| Team captain | Jason Crump |
| Nation Colour | Yellow/Green |
| SWC Wins | 4 |
| Squad: | Jason Crump (c) |
| Darcy Ward | |
| Troy Batchelor | |
| Davey Watt | |
| Chris Holder | |
Australia are one of the major teams in international speedway with the country regarded as the birthplace of the sport. The current team is managed by former rider, three time Australian Champion and 1994 World #3 Craig Boyce, and captained by three time (2004, 2006 and 2009) Speedway World Champion Jason Crump. Australia finished 2nd in the 2011 World Cup Final on 16 July at the Edward Jancarz Stadium in Poland.
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