Deans: Elsom is strong leader

Australia coach Robbie Deans believes Rocky Elsom is developing into a highly effective Wallaby captain.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2009 - 08:13

Australia coach Robbie Deans believes Rocky Elsom is developing into a highly effective Wallaby captain.

Elsom leads the Grand Slam tour of Europe after replacing Stirling Mortlock as skipper last month, but needs little introduction in the northern hemisphere.

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