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PALU: NO ROOM FOR COMPLACENCY

21st June 2012, 03:21pm

Wycliff Palu: No let-up from Australia

Wycliff Palu: No let-up from Australia

Australia No 8 Wycliff Palu is adamant complacency will not be a factor in Saturday's final Test against Wales at Allianz Stadium.

Robbie Deans' men hold an unassailable lead in the three-match series following their last-gasp 25-23 victory in Melbourne.

But with the players set to return to their clubs for the final three rounds of the Super 15 season after Saturday's match, Palu says it is vital the Wallabies end their June campaign in style - especially with the inaugural upcoming Rugby Championship coming uo.

"We've talked about having this last game and finishing on the right note," Palu said.

"We weren't happy with our game after the second Test even though we got the win, so there's a few things to work on and hopefully everything comes right on Saturday."

After a horror run of injuries over the past two seasons, Palu has made his presence felt in the opening two Tests against Wales.

But despite being among the Wallabies' best performers in both fixtures, the big number eight is far from satisfied.

"I personally think I still could improve and hopefully I do that on Saturday," he said.

"Test rugby's definitely a step up from Super Rugby. I pulled up really, really sore last weekend but the body's come good again and I'm really enjoying it at the moment and each week I'm just trying to get more game time."

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