Quade Cooper was left 'speechless" at his Wallabies' vice-captaincy appointment ahead of Saturday's England Test.
James Horwill has been dropped as Wallabies captain for the Test against England, with Ben Mowen the new skipper.
Stephen Larkham and Laurie Fisher will head a dual-coaching structure at the Brumbies for the 2014 Super Rugby season. (photos)
Wallabies lock Rob Simmons has been ruled out of the Wallabies' clash with England at Twickenham by a knee injury.
Richie McCaw and Dan Carter were named in an experimental All Blacks' team to face Japan in Tokyo.
Benji Marshall is impressing the Blues coaching staff ahead of his Super Rugby debut.
James O'Connor has signed a short-term contract with struggling English Premiership club London Irish.
Jake White has defended his decision to walk out on the Brumbies after being upset at missing out on the Wallabies' top job.
The Australian Rugby Union has reduced its match payments to the Wallabies as part of its cost-cutting measures.
The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup with a 27-16 win over the Wallabies in Wellington.