Australia's Liam Gill injects some pace into an attack during the recent Hong Kong 7s tournament
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A Super 14 injury crisis has created welcome opportunities for a host of young Australian players and writing on Rugby Heaven, Greg Growden is already looking forward to 2015.
"Australian rugby is going through a dramatic regeneration phase, with the young pups taking over the game. Partly caused by necessity due to extensive injury lists among the four Australian Super 14 provinces, especially the Western Force, a number of teenagers and new faces have appeared in the tournament this year.
"Not that long ago, it was a rarity to see a kid just out of school in the Super 14. This year it has been the norm. And in the background, the Australian Sevens team keeps producing vibrant talent, including 17-year-old Queensland breakaway Liam Gill, who was this week signed by the Reds.
"Australian Rugby Union officials say the new breed will have a presence in next year's World Cup in New Zealand. However, it is at the 2015 tournament that the next generation could really make the Wallabies a dominant force."
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