FILE PHOTO: Britain Rugby Union - Australia Captain's Run - Twickenham Stadium - 2/12/16 Australia's David Pocock during the Captain's Run Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia coach Michael Cheika is expected to roll the dice and include David Pocock in his World Cup squad to be released on Friday despite growing concerns over the loose forward's lack of match fitness ahead of the global showpiece in Japan.
The 31-year-old had been expected to feature in at least one match during the Rugby Championship and two Bledisloe Cup tests against New Zealand, but selectors kept him wrapped in cotton wool throughout.
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