Barnes non-selection critical to Wallabies demise

Quade Cooper struggled against New Zealand in the world cup semi-final

The real short comings of the Wallabies World Cup campaign I feel, remain in the hands of Robbie Deans who picked the out of sorts Cooper for these high pressure games. Berrick Barnes would have certainly got the nod for me ahead of Cooper following his quarter final performance. Barnes would have added solidity and consistency when needed most. He is a reliable play maker who works the percentages and guides the team with a territory based mind-set which would have been ideal for a close game at finals level in a world cup. 


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