Deans Welcomes Back Key Pair
Australia rugby coach, Robbie Deans, has been lifted by the news that Benn Robinson and Stephen Moore should both be fit to face South Africa during the weekend.
Australia have been struggling over recent times due to a number of injuries to key players. The front row of the team has been very weak and inexperienced but both of these players should solve that problem.
Robinson is the larger of the pair while Moore will rely on his pace and agility. It's very important for Australia's chances of success that they can name these two players in their line up. However, both are expected to have late fitness tests as precautions.
This news will create a number of positives among the Aussie camp, which should help lift the side as they prepare to face the World Champions. However, it's equally important to consider that the South Africans will still be hurting from defeats at the hands of New Zealand.
Benefits
The inclusion of Robinson and Moore will inject a little more experience in to the Australian team. Both of these players have been playing international rugby for some time and they know what it takes to compete at the highest level.
They can use their experience to adapt to a variety of different match situations as well as helping the younger players in the team through a tough match.
Deans will be happy because both of these players are very popular. This means the rest of the side will be happy to see them again and it will put smiles on faces ahead of an important match.
Deans said: "It's really good to have a few of the troops back who have been unavailable to us, and Benn and Stephen especially, given that we haven't had access to them thus far during our program."
South Africa
The South Africans will be looking for someone to pick on ahead of this game and the pair could well fit the bill nicely. The World Champions will not have taken the defeats by New Zealand well and they will want to bounce back emphatically.
They will be looking for targets in the Aussie team and they will see two players coming back in after injury as a weakness. Therefore it's important that Robinson and Moore stay on the top of their game. This should help to stop any bullying of the Australian side and this will be key if the Wallabies want any chance of winning. South Africa are not playing well and they will do what it takes to get a result.
Deans added: "Benn has had a little bit more background than Stephen, in terms of having been able to get under way a little bit earlier after his injury, which is why he's ready to start while we are easing Stephen back in off the bench."
Betting Advice
South Africa will be considered as the slight favourites for this game despite their recent form. Australia do have a chance but this is a case of whether you want a very realistic option or a more romantic punt. You could ease off and wait for the match to start to see who looks like the more dominant side.
There are a number of players on either team that could do very well. However, stick with the players you know will be successful. The kicker on each side is going to score a lot of points in what could turn out to be a very tight contest. The kicker will always make you some money in terms of points scoring.
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