Wallabies recall Blake for All Blacks clash

Australia coach John Connolly has revealed Rodney Blake’s extra size was a major factor in him being selected ahead of Guy Shepherdson for Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand in Brisbane.

Wallabies recall Blake for All Blacks clash

Australia coach John Connolly has revealed Rodney Blake’s extra size was a major factor in him being selected ahead of Guy Shepherdson for Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand in Brisbane.

Blake, who has been sidelined for the past month due to an ankle injury, will team with Queensland Reds team-mate Greg Holmes in what will be his third Test.

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