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Deans named Australia coach

Former New Zealand international Robbie Deans has been appointed as the new coach of Australia.

Canterbury Crusaders chief Deans, 48, is the first non-Australian to take charge of the Wallabies.

ARU chairman Peter McGrath said: "In terms of our playing ranks, we are on the doorstep of generational change. We believe Robbie Deans is the man to move us into that new era."

Matt Carroll, the ARU's deputy chief executive, echoed McGrath's optimism over Deans' appointment.

"Robbie will have a major contribution to make to Australian rugby," Carroll said.

"That will include a close connection with Super 14 coaches, community rugby and the ARU management team."

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