Deans resists changes for Italy game

Australia coach Robbie Deans has retained the line-up that beat New Zealand last time out for next Sunday’s World Cup Pool C game against Italy in Auckland.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011 - 08:44

Australia coach Robbie Deans has retained the line-up that beat New Zealand last time out for next Sunday’s World Cup Pool C game against Italy in Auckland.

The Wallabies’ victory in Brisbane meant they arrived at the World Cup as Tri-Nations champions.

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CourtsRugbyHeathrowPlace: AucklandPlace: BrisbanePerson: DeansPerson: Robbie DeansPerson: Tatafu Polota-NauPerson: Saia FaingaaPerson: FaingaaPerson: AnthonyPerson: K BealePerson: Ashley-CooperPerson: P McCabePerson: D IoanePerson: Q CooperPerson: W GeniaPerson: S KepuPerson: S MoorePerson: B AlexanderPerson: D VickermanPerson: J HorwillPerson: R ElsomPerson: D PocockPerson: R SamoPerson: T Polota-NauPerson: J SlipperPerson: R SimmonsPerson: B McCalmanPerson: S HigginbothamPerson: L BurgessPerson: J O’ConnorEvent: World Cup Pool CEvent: World CupEvent: Tri-NationsEvent: Rugby World CupOrganisation: ItalyOrganisation: AustraliaOrganisation: New ZealandOrganisation: Wallabies’
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