Brumbies defy Cheika and pick Wallabies as stars caught in row

David Pocock, Scott Sio and Allan Alaalatoa selectedMichael Cheika had called for players to be releasedThe Brumbies have defied Wallabies coach Michael Cheika by naming three star players at the centre of a tug-of-war between club and country to play this weekend.David Pocock, Scott Sio and Allan Alaalatoa are in the starting XV for Sunday’s Super Rugby match against the Sunwolves at GIO Stadium. Related: Wheeler-dealing can only go so far as Cheika faces Wallabies' limits Related: Super Rugby is gravely ill but its last breath is yet to be taken | Bret Harris Continue reading...