Skelton to impose his physicality against the All Blacks

Will Skelton, who towers 2.03 metres, will bring his physicality to the Wallabies this Saturday against the All Blacks.

He missed their home double header against Argentina, because of club commitments with La Rochelle in France, and the 33-24 loss at Eden Park on Saturday which saw the Bledisloe Cup remain in New Zealand hands.

But he is back for this weekend’s sold out match at Perth Stadium, along with fellow power forward Rob Valetini.

Veteran scrum-half Nic White has also rejoined Joe Schmidt's squad after Tate McDermott was ruled out with a hamstring injury, marking his second comeback from retirement.

Skelton says it’s another opportunity for him to come in and try and add to the squad, not just be a part of it.

He says the squad needs physicality.

While the Wallabies failed to end the All Blacks' 52-match run at Eden Park, they rallied from 20-3 down and were just two points behind going into the last five minutes.

They still have a slim chance of winning a first Rugby Championship in a decade, but must beat New Zealand with a bonus point and hope the Pumas soundly defeat South Africa at Twickenham in London.

He adds that they want to make everyone in Australia proud of what they do and how we play footy.

The Wallabies will face the All Blacks at 9.45pm Saturday at Optus Stadium in Perth.

[Source: rugbypass]