Winger wants to play at No.12

Published Oct 24 2011 by ESPN Scrum

James O'Connor is hoping that Quade Cooper makes a speedy recovery from injury but the Wallabies wing is hoping to take advantage of the fact that his team-mate's misfortune is likely to create an opening for him in midfield.

With Cooper having been ruled out of action...

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"You use a softer ball. There's a couple floating around. Gilbert made a soft one, like a beach ball, and it takes the load off your legs, as well."

Winger wants to play at No.12 [ESPN Scrum - Oct 24 2011]

"Pretty much you find a spare room that you put a mattress up either against the wall or a big curtain and you kick for goal, just getting strikes on the ball" he said

Winger wants to play at No.12 [ESPN Scrum - Oct 24 2011]

"Hopefully, he'll have a speedy recovery because he's not just a good mate of mine, but a massive asset to our team. But if the circumstances are such that he misses the spring tour, then I'll definitely be putting my hand up."

Winger wants to play at No.12 [ESPN Scrum - Oct 24 2011]

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