Will Robbie Deans pick his first Wallabies team of the season on form or reputation? Greg Growden takes a look at his options in The Sydney Morning Herald.
"For Wallabies coach Robbie Deans a huge question is looming. Does he pick his first Test team in June on form or reputation?
"If form is the prime guide, then Deans will find himself in the difficult position of deciding whether his captain Rocky Elsom, chief playmaker Matt Giteau and his other key go-to man Berrick Barnes are worthy of holding their Test spots. He would also have to ignore his fervent youth policy by selecting the Wallabies' oldest second-rower Nathan Sharpe, who has been easily the best Australian lock this season.
"Luckily for Deans there is still a month to go for several players to lift their levels of performance, but if not he will find himself in a precarious position, and will have to make some brutal decisions that will affect the balance and direction of the Australian team."
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