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Wallabies end decade of darkness

In his first Test as skipper, James Horwill became the first Australian to hold the Tri Nations trophy aloft since his childhood hero John Eales raised it in 2001.

In a major momentum-booster before next month's rugby World Cup, the Wallabies set up their victory with a stunning first-half display, arguably their best under coach Robbie Deans, to lead 20-3 at half-time.

Deans now has three wins from 14 matches coaching against his old side, but played down the result's impact on the World Cup hopes.

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