agreed. I was meant to write IF. I rate Samu over Dempsey at a WC anyday. Great starter against little teams, and great experience/utility to call upon
I think it depends a lot on combinations. I feel like Dempsey is a better fit in a squad with Hooper and Pocock because the latter two would play every key match if healthy and I don't see Samu also being in that 23 whereas I see Dempsey there.
Samu could be that player who misses out on the RWC squad altogether but in the event of one injury is not only in the squad but in our best 23.