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Cooper snub riles McKenzie

Cooper snub riles McKenzie

Ewen McKenzie has backed ditched Wallaby Quade Cooper over defensive concerns for next month's Test series against the Lions.

Knee injury sends Ioane home

Digby Ioane will miss the Reds' match against the Stormers in Cape Town after flying back to Brisbane to have scans on a knee injury.

Deans wants more assertive Cooper

Australia coach Robbie Deans has challenged Quade Cooper to assert himself in his tour game against the Lions.

Deans leaves door open for Beale

Australia coach Robbie Deans said troubled utility back Kurtley Beale still has a chance of playing against the Lions next month.

Three newbies in Wallabies squad

Three uncapped players have been included in a preliminary 25-man Wallabies squad for next month's British and Irish Lions series.

Injury concerns for Australia

Robbie Deans was left sweating over injuries to Tatafu Polota-Nau, George Smith and Pat McCabe after the Waratahs beat the Brumbies.

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