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Aussie coach takes criticism on the chin

Robbie Deans has brushed aside comments by David Campese that he has “destroyed Australian rugby,” but admitted he understands criticism of his regime.

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French find form to rout Wallabies

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Big guns return for Wales

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Hook misses cost us the game, says Gatland

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Beale blow for Wallabies

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Deans names Beale in provisional side to face All Blacks

Deans: Injury crisis has forced me to be ‘creative’

AUSTRALIA coach Robbie Deans admits the Wallabies’ injury crisis has forced him to be “creative” in his team selection for tomorrow’s World Cup clash with Russia (3.30am Irish time).

Fri, 30 Sep, 2011

Samo set for Australia wing duty

Australia have named number eight Radike Samo on the wing for Saturday’s World Cup clash with Russia in Nelson.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2011

Elsom loses Australia captaincy

Rocky Elsom has been sensationally dumped as Australia skipper for the World Cup campaign.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2011

Elsom: we’re up against best Irish side ever

IT IS usually wise to downplay the opposition before a huge Test match, but Australia captain Rocky Elsom has a simple message for his side ahead of their visit to Croke Park next Sunday: this is the best team in Ireland’s history.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2009