Larkham is positioned to strike
17th Nov 2006, 05:01 GMT
RUGBY/Ireland v Australia: It's always advisable to kill the hosts with kindness on tour - ask South Africa coach Jake White - and in keeping with their stated belief that Ireland will provide them with their toughest match of a four-Test, seven-game tour, the Wallabies think-tank have restored Stephen Larkham to his natural position of outhalf. At a stroke, with the creative genius of Larkham at 10, Australia look more recognisable and potent.
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