Melbourne Rebels take long view ahead of Blues clash at Eden Park


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Melbourne Rebels have their future in their own hands, even if they don’t have their best player.


For so much of this week, Australian rugby has debated whether clubs should bow to the wishes of the Wallabies or fight to have their star players every game.


Rebels half-back Will Genia could have been back from a knee injury and playing against Auckland Blues at a wet Eden Park on Saturday, but Wallabies coaches asked for him to sit out to be fully fit for the upcoming three-Test series with Ireland.


Rebels coach Dave Wessels thinks a successful national team matters to Australian rugby so he didn’t pick Genia, while ACT Brumbies, who play at home and need a big crowd, fought such calls.


Wessels admitted Genia was fit and would have likely been selected if he didn’t have Test duties although understudy Michael Ruru is playing well in his place.


Article source: http://smh.com.au/sport/motorsport/bathurst-1000-scott-mclaughlin-lap-record-claims-pole-20171007-gywc8a.html

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