Deans praises Wallabies’ response

AUSTRALIA coach Robbie Deans hailed his side’s display after last week’s shock defeat to Samoa following their commanding 39-20 victory over South Africa last night.

Led by returning stars Will Genia, Quade Cooper, James O’Connor, David Pocock and James Horwill, the Wallabies dominated the game to put their Rugby World Cup preparations firmly back on track.

It was also the perfect start to the shortened Tri Nations tournament as Australia ran in five tries to the Springboks’ two to chalk up a valuable bonus-point victory.