George Gregan feels the debate about the gap between Southern and Northern hemisphere rugby is "a myth" and this was proved during the past month.
Gregan and most of the Wallaby touring party returned home late today from their tour of Argentina and Europe during which they posted wins over the Pumas and Italy and losses to England and Ireland.
He said although it had been a tough tour for the Australians there had been many positives.
"New players getting a taste of test match rugby . . . our defensive record was very strong, that's always good leading into big matches and exposed areas we need to work on in the next 12 months," Gregan said.
"I think if you could put it down to one word, it would be technique - everywhere, in individual play, in team play, specific areas, forwards and backs".
Gregan drew criticism for his tour performances and felt he was not at his best. "I wasn't happy with my form and there's no harder critic on my own performance than myself," he said.