With the midway point of the Super Rugby season behind us, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will have a keen eye on the competition as he prepares to select a squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
After Round 10, Australian rugby had a healthy glow following wins to the Reds, Brumbies and Waratahs, the latter of whom overcame the conference-leading Rebels in a tight contest.
The joy of the Waratahs and Brumbies was short-lived: respective losses to the Sharks and Jaguares in Round 11 had fans sitting back down with an exasperated sigh as quickly as they had leapt to their feet.
But are these results a genuine concern for Cheika, or should he be confident he still has enough time to select the best possible squad for the World Cup?
Roar rugby Expert Brett Mckay joined us on the Game of Codes podcast to discuss what the latest round of Super Rugby means for the Wallabies and the key positional dilemmas for Michael Cheika as the 2019 Rugby World Cup draws nearer.
Listen to the discussion:
Round 12 will see the Reds take on the Sunwolves at home, while the Rebels will travel to Wellington to play the Highlanders. Meanwhile, the Brumbies will face the Blues in Canberra before the Waratahs are hosted by the Bulls in Pretoria.
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