Quade Cooper's blueprint for Wallabies to take on Lions QUADE Cooper won't get the chance to finish what he started against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane on Saturday night. The enigmatic Reds playmaker was yesterday overlooked for one of the six remaining spots in the Wallabies squad for the series despite impressing in the Reds' 22-12 loss at Suncorp Stadium. But Cooper gave his Wallabies replacements - Kurtley Beale and James O'Connor - a pretty good guide of how to trouble the tourists. Quick taps, a relentless tempo and Cooper's attacking intent rattled the Lions but didn't do enough to impress Wallabies coach Robbie Deans. "Kurtley got through last week well," Deans said. He presented himself in the right physical and mental shape. He's got good background with us. Quade is not included in the additional six (names). The squad we have will get on with their opportunity but things happen quickly (with the potential for changes through injuries). After Beale's latest counselling sessions were ticked last week, there is undoubtedly the strong thought in Deans' mind that he can play healer too because the enigmatic figure was superb as a rising and vocal leader when made No.10 for the second half of last year. Whether Beale is named at fullback or No.10, he will take on a major role in playmaking in a sharp double act of interchanging with O'Connor, which leaves no room for their third amigo, Cooper. "From a personal point of view, it's great to see Kurtley back on track," Cooper said. He's out there playing again and handling himself well after what has been a tough and rocky period for him. I'm just glad he's fit, healthy and happy because that is the main thing for him as a person. I've faith in Kurtley and James to do the job (against the Lions). The coaching staff, the selectors ... they pick who they think can do the job. Beale, hooker James Hanson and Luke Burgess, the halfback blow-in from Toulouse via one Melbourne Rebels game, have a lock on three of the six spots yet to be settled. No-nonsense ACT Brumbies blindside flanker Peter Kimlin has bolted into the frame. His forceful play, lineout skill and pinch-hitting at lock may create a squad place for him to fill the hole left by Scott Higginbotham's series-ending shoulder surgery. He has the match fitness that Hugh McMeniman does not, although both can earn spots. Digby Ioane's knee still has him touch and go for first Test consideration. Cooper appeared to know he hadn't done enough after Saturday night's match at Suncorp Stadium. "It is the end of a chapter," Cooper said about his three-week audition period. It was always another week, another week. I have to prove myself again.