Toomua Will Play For Australia, Says Jake White
By Brendan Bradford -
Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper is the firm favourite to wear the Wallabies number ten jersey in the upcoming Rugby Championship, but Brumbies playmaker Matt Toomua is nipping at his heels.
The most consistent flyhalf in Australia this season, Toomua marshalled the Brumbies to within five points of the title against the Chiefs and has the full backing of Super Rugby coach Jake White to make it at Test-match level.
“I have no doubt that Matt Toomua will play for Australia, I said that a long time ago,” said White after the final last Saturday.
“I’ve no doubt these sorts of occasions and the lessons he learns will help him play at a high level. It’s not going to get tougher than that – a final in Hamilton in front of a home crowd and a side who won last year.”
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