He hails from New Zealand, but new Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is already convincing his new charges of his passion and commitment to Australian rugby.

While Deans has impressed the Wallabies with his rugby knowledge, it is some of the non-rugby areas where he has made an instant impression.

"When we were in a team meeting yesterday, he announced how proud he was to be here," Wallabies back Adam Ashley-Cooper told AAP on Wednesday.

"You kind of hear how the Kiwis hold the Australian rugby team in such high regard as we do the Kiwis...


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