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Article: Deans worried by Wilkinson factor.(Sports)
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- The Independent on Saturday (South Africa)
- Article date:
- November 7, 2009
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BYLINE: Peter Bills
London: Australian coach Robbie Deans is, in normal circumstances, a wily character. To say he keeps his cards close to his chest would be like saying the KGB was always a tad reluctant to broadcast its intentions.
Yet even Deans broke with his usual habits this week to discuss the "W" issue. The "W" being Jonny Wilkinson, so often the nemesis of the Wallabies throughout a distinguished career.
Deans has openly discussed the England flyhalf and his likely impact ahead of today's test match before another full house at Twickenham. He has confessed his respect for Wilkinson, his admiration for a fellow professional and his ...