Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is keeping an open mind about the Wallabies backrow makeup with even switching David Pocock back to seven an option for Australia.
Pocock has been playing at number eight for the Wallabies for the past season but Cheika said he would consider a number of options in a bid to establish more versatility in the team.
Rebels backrower Sean McMahon stepped in for Pocock at eight in Perth and also in June’s England Test series and looms as the likely replacement
Lopeti Timani is a more traditional number eight and will be travelling with the squad after notching his Test debut against Argentina and Cheika said he was considering different combinations
Pocock should be available for the Spring Tour.
The Wallabies leave for South Africa on Saturday, ahead of an October 2 Test in Pretoria.
