After all, I can't blame Deans for this defeat.
Yes, Deans has the worst record between Aussie coach, he lost to Ireland, Scotland and Samoa, but I think it's been shown, after Samoa and Scotland, that Australia has not the international depth of South Africa and All Blacks, neither England.
Samoa came close to defeat England several times and of course it's only matter of time, since this day will come.
Australia hasn't 35 top level players, barely has 22.
But this doesn't mean there won't be 35 in the next 4-5 years: some players must be tested, if you don't do it, you will never know if they are ready, surely there are some test that are more likely a good stage to make these experiments, though it's never good to lose any test at all, if you lose some you can pass over it.
If you look after Samoa, the 3 "big" names cut were Matt Giteau, Mark Gerrard and Matt Hodgson, all already tested (and someone well) at international level, maybe they are the only who clearly failed in that match.
This time I can't see anyone, Genia and Barnes had bad day at the office, but have you ever seen a rugby match played in those conditions before? Anyone could have tilt out there, yesterday.
Anyone.
With the forthcoming series against Wales, Scotland seemed the best one, but of course if you make mistakes in the selection you can pay it dear.
So whose fault is this defeat?
Maybe Deans' (and his staff) selection, or game plan (wrong or bad communicated to the team).
Maybe players decisions and performance: after all with Moore, Sharpe, Pocock, Genia and Barnes on the pitch, you expect some experience and good leadership!
I don't think there is only one responsible, there are many causes, but makes Dingo the only one to pay would be a big mistake.
The only one I dare to start to look at, is the one who scheduled this match in a 8-days window, putting pressure on the head coach, as well on the team and the single players (I wouldn't drop anyone from the team after this match, because most are young, unexperienced, and they still can have a great future in Wallaby jersey, they just need a fair chance).
If you want to play Scotland to develop players, do it in a proper test-window, so the coach can select a more balanced team without dealing between a SuperRugby important week and the incumbent Test Series!
This is not soccer, players need to rest.
And for **** sake, look at weather forecast before and tje climate history of the place where you scheduled a match!!!
