Quade Cooper says being overlooked for the Wallabies’ Rugby Championship squad has not dented his confidence.

Claiming renovations to his house were his biggest current concern, the playmaker believes his time away from the national side may be a blessing in disguise.

The benefits of a full preseason will be on show when Cooper’s Brisbane City open their National Rugby Championship campaign against exciting newcomers Fijian Drua at Ballymore on Saturday.