30 Apr 2013

Sharpe to help Deans take on Lions

4:12 pm on 30 April 2013

The Wallabies rugby coach Robbie Deans has called in former Australia captain Nathan Sharpe to help him prepare the side for the upcoming tour by the British and Irish Lions.

Recognised for his lineout skills Sharpe will work with forwards coach Andrew Blades for the week leading into each of the three Tests.

Sharpe played 116 Tests for Australia ending his 11-year international career following last year's tour of Europe.