Brisbane coach Leigh Matthews famously quoted the movie Predator prior to the clash with reigning premiers Essendon in round 10, 2001 - a game that would prove to be the Grand Final preview.
A man of few words, Pete Samu is ready to let his actions do the talking if he's required to fill the boots of David Pocock. If given the opportunity he and Izack Rodda will both make their first appearances at the home of rugby, Twickenham.
Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi insists his Byron Bay Sevens hit out has filled him with the confidence needed to compete at Test level. The powerhouse could slot straight back in after Reece Hodge broke his ankle last week.
He made his Wallabies debut from the bench in the corresponding game last year and Curtis Rona says he's ready to step up to a Bledisloe starting spot if called upon by Cheika. Rona's in a race to fill the vacant shoes of Kerevi and Kuridrani.
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