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Reece Hodge is potentially the most exciting young Wallaby back since David Campese hit the headlines on debut in 1982.
Tonight in Wellington, the 21-year-old Hodge is on the bench, and the timing of his international debut is solely in the hands of coach Michael Cheika.
But when that moment arrives, Hodge will begin a long career in gold, as Campese did.
Hodge is equally at home as a fly-half, centre, or fullback, and there’s no doubt he could be a half or a winger if the situation arose.
He has genuine speed, an accurate pass, safe hands, a big boot, and his defence is right up there as well. That covers every possibility.
Having seen the brilliant Campese throughout his career, I can safely say Hodge is one to watch – it’s only a matter of when.
Another who will be interesting to watch is lock Will Skelton, returning off the bench.
No doubt Cheika has given the 203-centimetre, 140-kilogram behemoth a warning – bludge again and your Wallaby papers will be torn to shreds.
Skelton isn’t the only Wallaby under the pump – add Stephen Moore, Sekope Kepu, Scott Fardy, Bernard Foley, Tevita Kuridrani, and Adam Ashley-Cooper.
Caps mean nothing, only 80 minutes of the pure pride and passion that went miserably missing last Saturday.
Obviously the All Blacks are a great side, even though legends Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Ma’a Nonu, Tony Woodcock and Conrad Smith have called it a day.
But even mighty All Blacks can’t run without legs.
It’s as simple as that.