The Wallabies have been officially welcomed to the Rugby World Cup by World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper at ceremony in Sapporo.
Former Wallabies flanker George Smith says he's impressed with the current backrow combination ahead of the World Cup. Smith said although Pocock and Hooper are great no.7's he wouldn't change a thing when asked at the Kayo RWC launch today.
The Fox Sports panel along with Michael Cheika discuss the backrow contenders for the Wallabies upcoming June Arvo Test Series.
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has put the pressure on his backrow to be his side's x-factor is 2017. He's named Michael Hooper, Jack Dempsey and Michael Wells as the loose forwards for the round one clash against the Force on Saturday night.
The Wallabies are still unsure who will play in the backrow alongside Scott Fardy and Michael Hooper for the second Test in Melbourne.
