The Australian basketball team have arrived in Rio and begin their Olympic campaign on Sunday morning when they meet France.

The Boomer squad is regarded as the strongest ever  assembled for an Olympics and face an early challenge when they meet the US in their Round three encounter.

Before that though, they must meet the challenge presented by the French and guard Patty Mills (pictured)  is excited at the prospect of going head to head with his superstar San Antonio teammate guard Tony Parker.