Wallaby forward Hugh McMeniman eyeing off No 8

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Wallaby forward Hugh McMeniman eyeing off No 8
Bret Harris | July 10, 2008

VERSATILE Wallaby forward Hugh McMeniman is hoping to follow a successful Springbok World Cup tactic of playing second-rowers at number eight to increase the size and strength of the pack.

Mark Andrews was shifted to number eight for the Springboks in 1995 and Danie Rossouw was moved to the back of the scrum last year, both leading to South African World Cup triumphs.

It is a part of cup history which has not escaped the attention of the Wallabies second-rower/blindside flanker.

"They are basically just big, athletic blokes, good ball-runners and good skills as well," McMeniman said of Andrews and Rossouw.

McMeniman has been included in the Wallabies' 30-man Tri-Nations squad for his athleticism, aggression and versatility. While Wycliff Palu is the Wallabies' first-choice number eight, McMeniman is keen to add another string to his bow by being able to play the position.

McMeniman has all of the attributes to succeed. One of the fastest forwards...

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[JediKnight]

[NTT]

hes certainly good enough, just has to stay injury free. id keep him at 6 though as he hits very hard and has a great work rate and puts pressure on elsom but its worth the experiment .

[Thequeerone]

Can't see why not - he is certainly cocky enough - but is he nimble - also he has the problems of Hoiles and Brown vying for the position as well.