As senior team members attempted to persuade the public all was well in the Wallabies camp yesterday, coach Robbie Deans brought them back to reality by insisting that there was nothing wrong with a bit of tension in the ranks. Greg Growden writes in the Sydney Morning Herald.
"There were plenty of sideways glances and shuffling of feet when Deans and two players, Stirling Mortlock and Matt Giteau - each upset at either losing the captaincy or not being considered for a leadership role - fronted the media as the Wallabies went into camp in Sydney yesterday.
"The body language gave it away. Giteau was edgy. Mortlock was more relaxed, and Deans was trying to put a lid on it all by making the right sounds. Even if the smoke billowing from the peace pipe was stifling, it wasn't exactly hugs and kisses all round."
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