The Wallabies' engine-room woes may be over with the return of prop Benn Robinson. The Sydney Morning Herald's David Sygall reports.
"Robinson successfully negotiated a stern test on his return to competitive rugby yesterday for Eastwood against West Harbour in a Shute Shield thriller at Concord Oval.
"Robinson was seeking to prove his fitness for Australia's Tri Nations opener against South Africa in Brisbane next Saturday. The Waratahs' loosehead had been out of the game for more than two months with a fractured forearm. He was forced to miss the Wallabies' opening four Test matches and, though he had recently resumed training with the national side, this was his first hit-out in match conditions.
"Robinson played with his arm strapped but showed no discomfort and came through unscathed before being replaced after a solid 65 minute hit-out. Robinson believed he showed enough yesterday to pressure for selection. ''I've definitely put up my hand,'' he said. ''My arm feels 100 per cent now, I really bashed it around, so I'm just looking forward to the weekend now.''
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