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Robbie Deans says criticism of his side is fair following defeat to France

Image: Robbie Deans: Responded calmly to outburst from David Campese

Australia coach Robbie Deans accepts that his side deserves to come under fire following their thrashing by France last weekend.

Australia go into Saturday's clash at Twickenham having failed to score a try in 177 minutes of rugby - something Campese branded "frightening" and "disgusting" - but as runners-up in the recent Rugby Championship they remain on of the game's elite forces. Deans added: "If you're going on our game against France, absolutely I understand the criticism of the way we're playing. But we've also played some unprecedented rugby in the last couple of years."