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Quade Cooper. Robbie Deans. World Cup meltdown. Toxic environment. OK. Now we’ve got that out of the way, how about we do as Deans himself is so often inclined to do.
Let’s move on and “play what’s in front of us”.
The Australian selectors have shown their hand – at least the “core” of it – so let’s get on with preparing for the visiting Lions.
There’s no value in dwelling on history, and its ramifications, while time ticks away in the countdown to such a monumental Test series.
Let’s face it. Do we really believe it’s who wears 10 that’s going to ultimately decide the Wallabies’ fortunes against Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions?
Or, in a series that looms as a genuine battle of attrition, is it who wears the numbers 1 to 5 that will determine who will triumph?
Somehow, as much as I can understand the polarisation and passion the Cooper-Deans imbroglio has generated, I think it’s that front-five confrontation – and more specifically, the Wallabies’ ability, or otherwise, to measure up in that area – that should be the focus of speculation right now.
What do you think Roarers? Should we put the Cooper and Deans debate behind us and start getting ready for the actual rugby?
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