The New Zealand Herald's Wynne Gray previews the Blues' Super Rugby clash with the Reds and anticipates another dazzling show from Quade Cooper.
"Cooper has shown his winning mentality with the Reds as they have churned through nine wins from 11 matches before tonight's shootout in Brisbane. There is little doubt he has the sort of X-factor Deans is looking for with the Wallabies - someone capable of shredding the best defences with his subterfuge.
"Sometimes even Cooper appears nonplussed by his work. He has those SBW-type passing moves, the cross-kicks and kick-passes, the stutter-step, the foxtrot dodge - every week an addition seems to appear. He is box-office, natural and exuberant, a crowd magnet and a Wallaby hotshot.
"Tonight is a big stage for Cooper among many players - his task is to make his mark, create a victory and if he does, he'll get another huge tick from [Robbie] Deans."
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