The accepted wisdom Down Under identifies two problem jerseys - No.3 and No.12. The situation at tight head is deemed so dire that the Australian RFU is urgently negotiating with Stade Francais for the return of Patricio Noriega.
The former Argentinian is being lined up to join Dwyer's Waratahs as a prelude to returning to the Australian squad for the Lions tour.
Dwyer said: 'I know Noriega has been struggling in France, not least because he was injured for eight months. The two Stade props are also among the best in the world. Once fully fit, however, Noriega would definitely be the equal of what we have at present.'
The lack of a class inside centre to partner the bulldozing Daniel Herbert is another worry for the green-and-golds. So much so that persistent talk about Jason Little emerging from retirement will not disappear,
The positives still far out-weigh the negatives in Australian rugby, especially since captain John Eales is about to return after lengthy achilles tendon trouble. 'I'd never bet against Australia - even against the men from Mars,' said Dwyer.
Perming three at the back from a quartet such as Chris Latham, Matt Burke, Ben Tune and Roff would be a calculation the envy of every other country in the world.
Dwyer's view is controversial: 'I think Burke is back to his best, tackling brilliantly and, of course, a certainty because of his kicking. But I'd play him at full back, not wing, and leave out Latham.'
No-one else could contemplate excluding such a talent.
As Lions coach Graham Henry said during a lengthy eulogy on Australian sport yesterday: 'Their record over the last few years shows they're the best rugby nation in the world. World champions, Tri-Nation champions and holders of the Bledisloe Cup.
'Australia is the No.1 sports country in the world, though the U.S. may debate that. They put emphasis on quality and bringing that quality through.
'You can see that in the wide range of sports they're good at. Their cricketers aren't bad and there are a number of other sports in which they're world champions. They've got attitude. The attitude is developed through the culture of the country. They want to be the best. That's reflected in the rugby players. They have tremendous self-belief.'
The things a Kiwi has to say as a Lions coach. Still, it was ANZAC day.
