Wallabies winger Henry Speight’s Olympic ambitions have been revived after being named a shadow player for Australia’s rugby sevens team.
Eye socket and knee injuries had hampered Speight’s Rio Games quest before he was overlooked for the 12-man team last week.
But coach Andy Friend has selected the Brumbies flyer and ex-NSW and Rebels three-quarter Tom Kingston as back-up players who can replace injured squad members in Rio.
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can they replace injured players during the Tournament like the 15's at the RWC?