Australian Rugby Union officials say they will stick with coach Robbie Deans for at least another two years, as the Wallabies look to make the transition from challengers to winners.
An erratic World Cup, which included defeat to Ireland and victory over South Africa, has pretty much summed up the Australia squad over the last four years, with the Deans' men reaching a crossroads.
Many saw Australia are the main challengers to New Zealand for the Webb Ellis Trophy, but their semi-final defeat at Eden Park showed they are still some way behind their near rivals. Those following the mobile betting will know this.
The ARU board will form a review of the World Cup display over the next couple of months and the likely conclusion will be like so many school reports – "can do better".
ARU chief executive John O'Neill said: ''We'll have a good assessment of where we can improve. The board said a pass mark was making the semis. So we got a pass mark, but we didn't get an A plus. We didn't win it, but it's not slit-your-wrists time."
Having won the Tri-Nations, all be it a weakened tournament ahead of the World Cup, the mix of exuberance and raw talent looked to be gelling together. People following the online betting will be keeping an eye on them to see how they get on.
Deans stuck with the enigma that is Quade Cooper throughout the tournament and he failed to deliver the goods in the semi-final against the All Blacks.
The highly-talented James O'Connor showed sparks of his ability, but ultimately could set the tournament alight, while full-back Kurtley Beale showed more potential and was missed against the hosts.
Wallabies fans will now hope the bosses stick by these young hopefuls and that the players live up to expectations ahead of the next World Cup in England in 2015.
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