Wallabies coach considers last line of defence for game-breaker Rogers

DESPERATE to find game-breaker Mat Rogers a starting position, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is considering him at full-back for Australia’s opening World Cup clash with Argentina.

Wallabies coach considers last line of defence for game-breaker Rogers
Tue, 30 Sep, 2003 - 01:00
Jim Cook

Rogers played at outside centre during the Tri-Nations, but the return from injury of Stirling Mortlock has forced Jones to rethink his line-up.

The classy NSW full-back could now find himself wearing the No.15 against the Pumas on October 10.

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