Wheeler-dealing can only go so far as Cheika faces Wallabies' limits

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika’s pursuit of Crusaders backrower Pete Samu only papers over Australia’s limited depth issueMichael Cheika’s keenness for Crusaders backrower Pete Samu to become a Wallaby underlines one of his core strengths as a coach, but also exposes his limitations at the international level.The Melbourne-born Samu was not named last night in the Wallabies’ 32 man squad for the upcoming three-Test series with Six Nations champions Ireland, but he will be rushed into the team as soon as he is cleared by New Zealand. Related: Pete Samu's selection for Wallabies blocked by New Z…

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