Uru does the tight stuff in the middle of the park just as well as the fun stuff in the 15m channels. His set piece work and physicality in defence has been good and he is someone who would take huge benefit from an extended time in a Wallabies environment.

Len Ikitau (Brumbies)

Probably the most obvious. Ikitau has been excellent for the Brumbies. In attack running right to left, with a left arm carry, right arm fend combination he has been destructive. He has also been making good decisions in the most challenging defensive position of them all, outside centre.

A role where context, communication and understanding of opposition and teammates strengths and weaknesses all influence an apparently simple tackle. A left boot is always handy for balance in a backline and his deft grubber try assist against the Waratahs stands out as another string to his bow. He is young, so patience is required but an exciting prospect.

I’d love to see him spend Sunday to Wednesday with the Wallabies throughout the year then, if not selected, head back to club training for Thursday night and play club on Saturdays.

Josh Kemeny (Rebels)

The most left-field of my picks. Kemeny has impressed with quality and consistency of performance this year. He has the athletic attributes to succeed at both Super Rugby and the level above.

Fit, fast, skillful and improving every time he steps out, Kemeny’s performances in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman matches will determine whether the bridge to the demands of Test rugby is still too far. A run by the Rebels to the finals, and dominant backrow performances against direct rivals won’t hurt either. In representing the Junior Wallabies he has played and train with many of Australian Rugby’s Generation Next.

Andy Muirhead (Brumbies)

The best performing right winger in the competition. Marika Koroibete has the left wing spot locked in. Filipo Daugunu plays (exceptionally well) on the left wing for the Reds and changes may well be made to accommodate him at the Wallabies selection table.

Perhaps most of all the shadow of Suliasi Vunivalu looms large, but on performance not potential Andy Muirhead deserves the opportunity to come into Wallabies camp and state his case for selection.

Muirhead is second only to Koroibete in defenders beaten across the competition. What is also impressive that the backfield coverage and defensive roles required.

To be his size and succeed at Test level is not a given but at the moment his irrepressible form demands that the Wallabies find out.

The Wallaby camp in two week’s time will be as much about getting fitted for the jersey as finding players who fit the jersey. The second half of Super Rugby AU will uncover and confirm who those chosen few will be.