Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has fully endorsed the Australian Rugby Union for sacking Lote Tuqiri, one of the game's highest-profile players, and said the saga will not be a distraction in the lead up to this month's Bledisloe Cup match.

Commenting on suggestions that Tuqiri's departure could fragment the Wallabies, Deans said he was confident the Australian team remained unified and "completely focused" on winning the Bledisloe Cup series, which begins in Auckland on July 18th.

Deans said he supported the ARU in terminating Tuqiri's contract last week.

According to Deans, he was consulted during the process and completely supports the ARU's decision and also fully supports ARU's Chief Executive John O'neill's leadership on this issue.