Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper has declared that the Wallabies are ''very confident'' about their World Cup prospects after thrashing France to conclude their European tour. The Sydney Morning Herald's Daniel Lane reports.
"Cooper said the Wallabies, who will compete in group C of next year's World Cup against Ireland, Italy, Russia and the US, had finally grasped what Deans wanted of them. And he considered it a compliment that observers were saying they could see glimpses of the Crusaders - the New Zealand-based Super Rugby franchise Deans coached to a total of five victories (three in Super 12, two in Super 14) - in the Australian team.
"We love spreading the ball, and any turnover ball we love to use that and try to exploit any weaknesses in the opposition," he said. "I think the mould is there to be a great team just like the Crusaders but we are a fair way off it. And I think that is the good thing about the Wallabies … everyone is still looking to improve and we're all very excited about our future."
"Cooper, who was reportedly offered $1.5 million over three years to switch to the Parramatta Eels, decided to remain in rugby and signed a one-year deal to play in next year's World Cup in New Zealand."
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