Beale dropped after Sydney shocker

Australia head coach Robbie Deans has dropped full-back Kurtley Beale for his side's clash with New Zealand on Saturday.

The 23-year-old struggled in his defensive duties in the Wallabies' opening game of the Rugby Championship against the All Blacks, with the world champions claiming a 27-19 win on Australian soil.
Beale has now been dropped to the bench for the trip to Auckland this weekend, with Australia looking to claim their first win at Eden Park since 1986.
Experienced utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper comes in at full-back, with Drew Mitchell being drafted in to the XV to try and make an impact on the wing.
Berrick Barnes has been shifted down the backline to inside centre, with Queensland Reds star Quade Cooper set to take on the land of his birth, with Australia having to get a win if they are to stop the All Blacks claiming the Bledisloe Cup for the 10th straight year.