Speight adds another big weapon to Australia's armoury


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 23 Jul 2014

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia, if a little prematurely, added another hefty offensive weapon to their armoury on Wednesday when Fijian winger Henry Speight was named in their squad for the Rugby Championship.

Fresh from the best display of tackle-busting in Super Rugby this year against the Waikato Chiefs last weekend, the 26-year-old ACT Brumbies winger was included despite not being eligible to play for the Wallabies until halfway through the competition.

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