Thursday 11 October 2012 07:34, UK
Veteran lock Nathan Sharpe has answered an SOS call from coach Robbie Deans and agreed to lead Australia on their tour of Europe next month.
Deans added: "You only have to look at what he has achieved with the group since he took over as captain. "His influence has been immense, he is arguably playing the best rugby of his career but, most importantly, he is enjoying the experience."
