Writing in the Sydney Morning Herald, former Wallaby Matt Burke previews the Tri-Nations decider between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane on Saturday.
"The expectations this weekend against the All Blacks are again incredibly high. Playing at Suncorp Stadium - fast becoming the spiritual home of rugby in Australia - with a full house and a new captain will give this game blockbuster proportions.
"The Wallabies would like a win, but how they get there is more important. Last time the Wallabies played, they were denied time and space with the ball. You could see the frustrations on players' faces.
"This week, Quade Cooper must not be the only point of attack. Whether it's No.9 sniping or No.15 using the short side, a varying attack will keep the opposition guessing. The area where the Wallabies were exposed the most was in the physicality department. This is easily rectified and comes down to adopting a mindset of ''no one in a black shirt is going to get over the top of me''.
"I like the introduction of Anthony Faingaa in the centres. It gives an opportunity to someone who brings buckets of courage and desire to hit the opposition. The goal from the 12-13 combination is to halt the progress of the attacking runners that will turn up outside Dan Carter. In Bledisloe I, the All Blacks found this way too easy."
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