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WHILE he will be sorry to see him go, Wallabies second-rower Nathan Sharpe is confident Australia's world-class lineout will continue to be a strength even without long-time partner Dan Vickerman.
Sharpe and Vickerman have been the "Horan and Little" of the Australian second row for four years, but their wonderful partnership is about to be broken up.
Vickerman will miss the Wallabies' home Tests against Ireland and France following ankle surgery yesterday and then he will be gone indefinitely when he heads overseas at the end of the year.
But Sharpe believes Australia has enough second-row talent to cover for Vickerman's absence.
"It's always disappointing not to be able to play with a good mate of yours," Sharpe said.
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