Cross set for Wallabies start

[blueandblack]

Ryan Cross is likely to be elevated to the starting line-up when Wallabies coach Robbie Deans today names his team for Saturday's Tri-Nations Test against the Springboks.

While Cross is tipped to replace injured centre Berrick Barnes, Deans will also need to find a replacement for lock Nathan Sharpe who has a shoulder injury.

The Wallabies have lost their opening three Tri-Nations matches, but South African coach Peter de Villiers says he is not expecting any radical changes from Australia in Perth.

"We'll see how what will be the make-up of their side," he said.

"You must understand one thing. Internationally it's not that easy to go out of what you are used to doing. So I don't think they can go too far."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...27/2668017.htm

[normie]

Go Crossy!

[zimeric]

w00t... finally got his chance to show what he can bring for a full match!!

[mudskipper]

Not a lot of Cross support here at TWF... why folks?

Mudskipper backs him,,, he'll give his best...

[normie]

How do you know, oh muddy one?