Eddie should look to adopt Wallabies’ double No.7 threat

AUSTRALIA made it all the way to the 2015 World Cup Final with what was perceived at the time as a fairly average team.
Ace full-back Israel Folau apart, this was put down largely to the combination of opensides David Pocock and Michael Hooper acting as a double threat. Both good over the ball, low centre of gravity, both strong and pacey.
I feel Eddie Jones should be using this formula with the current assets he has in Sam Underhill and Sam Simmonds.
Sure they both have a little work to do, but they have a great chance of not only equalling Pockock and Hooper’s feats but surpassing t...

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