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





