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Interview: Deans, Elsom, Sharpe

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said the team's preparation for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks at Docklands has not been disrupted by Quade Cooper's suspension.

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Interview: Richie McCaw

All Blacks flanker Richie McCaw said he believes the Docklands surface will not be as bad as AFL players have complained it is ahead of Saturday night's Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia in Melbourne.

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Interview: James O'Connor

Wallabies winger James O'Connor said he is looking forward to his next Tri-Nations assignment, lining up against New Zealand's Joe Rokocoko when Australia takes on the All-Blacks in Melbourne on Saturday night.

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Interview: Robbie Deans, Quade Cooper

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said that Quade Cooper was given a fair hearing over his dangerous tackle on Morne Steyn, and other players would do well to keep themselves out of similar circumstances on the field.

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Interview: Rod MacQueen

Former Australian rugby union coach Rod MacQueen said the Wallabies have their best chance yet to measure themselves against their World Cup rivals the All Blacks this weekend.

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Interview: Robbie Deans, Matt Giteau

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans insisted he has no concerns about the turf at Docklands for this weekend's rugby union Test against the All Blacks.

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Interview: Omar Hassanein

Omar Hassanein from the Australian Rugby Union Players Association says ARU officials have spoken to the curator at Docklands about concerns over the playing surface before Saturday night's Tri-Nations Test between Australia and New Zealand.

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Interview: Berrick Barnes

Wallabies reserve Berrick Barnes said while he feels for suspended team-mate Quade Cooper, he is happy to pull on the five-eighth jumper for Australia's Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand this weekend.

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Interview: Drew Mitchell

Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell told NewsRadio's Weekend Halftime that defence proved crucial in the 30-13 victory over South Africa in the Tri-Nations Test at Lang Park.

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Interview: Robbie Deans

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans told Grandstand's Brad Tallon he was satisfied with the 30-13 win over South Africa in the Tri-Nations Test at Lang Park.

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Interview: David Pocock

Wallabies openside flanker David Pocock told Grandstand's Brad Tallon his side's work on the defensive side of the ball underpinned their 30-13 win over South Africa in the Tri-Nations Test at Lang Park.

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Interview: Ben Alexander

Injured Australia prop Ben Alexander told Grandstand's Tim Gavel that the Wallabies need to take advantage of South Africa's lack of recovery time in Saturday night's Tri-Nations Test at Lang Park.

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Interview: Rocky Elsom

Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom says his side needs to make the most of their familiarity with Lang Park in Saturday night's Tri-Nations clash with South Africa.

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Interview: Robbie Deans

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says he has been satisfied with his side's preparation ahead of Saturday night's Tri-Nations Test against South Africa at Lang Park.

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Interview: Adam Ashley-Cooper

Wallabies winger Adam Ashley-Cooper said he is happy to be back in his preferred position for Australia in Saturday's Tri-Nations Test against South Africa at Lang Park.

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Interview: Will Genia

Wallabies half-back Will Genia said he is looking forward to linking up with Queensland team-mate Quade Cooper in Australian colours in their Tri-Nations opener against South Africa at Lang Park on Saturday.

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Interview: David Pocock

Wallabies flanker David Pocock said the squad has come together pretty well with training camps in Sydney and Brisbane ahead of Australia's Tri-Nations opener against South Africa at Lang Park on Saturday.

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Interview: Nathan Sharpe

Wallabies lock Nathan Sharpe said he expects a very bruising affair when Australia takes on a South African outfit coming off the back of two losses in Saturday's Tri-Nations Test at Lang Park.

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Interview: Matt Giteau, Robbie Deans

Wallabies inside centre Matt Giteau says he is pleased to be handed back sole goal kicking responsibilities for Saturday night's Tri-Nations Test against South Africa at Lang Park.

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Interview: Quade Cooper

Wallabies fly half Quade Cooper says he expects to be targeted in defence by South Africa in Saturday night's Tri-Nations Test at Lang Park.

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Interview: John Smit

South Africa captain John Smit says Ruan Pienaar and Ryan Kankowski can provide the "X factor" in Saturday's Tri-Nations Test against Australia at Lang Park.

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Interview: Peter de Villiers

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers says the need for increased speed underpinned the four changes he made to his starting XV to meet Australia in the Tri-Nations Test at Lang Park on Saturday.

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Interview: Quade Cooper

Fly half Quade Cooper acknowledges the Wallabies will have to up their game to compete with the All Blacks and the Springboks in the Tri-Nations.

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Interview: Benn Robinson

Wallabies prop Benn Robinson discusses his return from a broken forearm ahead of the Tri-Nations.

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Interview: Robbie Deans

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans says it was hard not to be impressed by the All Blacks in their 32-12 win over South Africa in the Tri-Nations opener at Eden Park.