England will be tougher than Irish, says Aussie boss Deans

AUSTRALIA coach Robbie Deans believes tomorrow’s Twickenham showdown with England will be the toughest assignment of their autumn tour — even tougher than their clash with grand slam champions Ireland.

The Wallabies have been installed as odds-on favourites to retain the Cook Cup against a makeshift England side hampered by a chaotic build-up.

But Deans has identified England as the greatest threat.