Genia, Cooper partnership gives Cheika World Cup alternatives


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 16 Feb 2019

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England v Australia - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - November 24, 2018 Australia's Will Genia gestures during the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The resurrection of Will Genia and Quade Cooper's inside backs pairing paid dividends for the Melbourne Rebels on Friday and commentators said the partnership may also give Wallabies coach Michael Cheika options ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

With Genia and Cooper reunited at Super Rugby level for the first time in four years, the Rebels scored a 34-27 victory over the Brumbies in Canberra in their season opener.

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