Greg Growden Chief rugby correspondent | September 8, 2008

WALLABIES centre Berrick Barnes believes he has a strong chance of regaining his midfield spot for the Tri Nations decider against the All Blacks in Brisbane on Saturday night. But he first has to convince Wallabies coach Robbie Deans he is 100 per cent physically and mentally ready for Australia's biggest Test of the season.

Barnes was an early departure from the South African tour after he damaged his shoulder in the opening quarter of the Durban Test triumph last month. One of the Wallabies' most consistent performers returned to Brisbane for treatment before the Johannesburg debacle, and was originally not considered any chance of playing again during the Tri Nations.

However, when the Wallabies assembled in Brisbane last night, Barnes told team officials and teammates that he believed he would be available for selection this weekend.

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