If a potential Wallaby wants to impress new coach Robbie Deans,
more than ability is required - other necessary ingredients are
overwhelming resilience, a devoted group focus, a rounded lifestyle
and a passion to improve the team culture. Talent, Deans says, is
not the over-riding factor.
Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock would like to meet new
Australian coach Robbie Deans as soon as possible to discuss his
future - and that of the national squad.