Captain Rocky Elsom dumped by Deans
James Horwill has replaced Rocky Elsom as Australia's captain in a shock move before next month's Rugby World Cup.
Queensland Reds skipper Horwill was surprised when coach Robbie Deans today named him to lead the 30-man Wallabies squad to the tournament, kicking off on September 9 in New Zealand.
Deans said Elsom took the news admirably, saying he accepted it in the "best interests of the team".
"Rocky remains a very
Queensland Reds skipper Horwill was surprised when coach Robbie Deans today named him to lead the 30-man Wallabies squad to the tournament, kicking off on September 9 in New Zealand.
Deans said Elsom took the news admirably, saying he accepted it in the "best interests of the team".
"Rocky remains a very
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