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Turner told to turn down the buzz
Greg Growden | July 5, 2008
Before the Wallabies began their captain's run at Suncorp Stadium yesterday, they went through the usual ritual of posing for the team photo.
Then there is a succession of photos taken in which members of the public who have won competitions get their chance to be part of a team shot. Yesterday, this group involved several nervous youngsters, starstruck by being in the presence of their footballing heroes.
As Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said: "As you would imagine with young kids, they were quite intimidated coming into the photo. At that moment Lachie Turner made the comment: 'I know how they feel'."
The Waratahs winger has certainly been swept away by his elevation to Test status this week, several days ago explaining how he turned into a "walking zombie" when told he would be replacing the injured Lote Tuqiri for his first cap. He also revealed that his parents, in particularly mother, Trish, had turned into a nervous wreck.
Since then Turner has been floating, even enlivening his more experienced Test teammates with his enthusiasm.
"He has been bouncing around at training, soaking it all up," Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock said.................
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