Wait, just so I get this right, you're attributing Australia's defensive woes to Porecki? Sure, he's no Malcolm Marx around the park but he's efficient at lineout time and does his role during phase play well enough. I'm not sure who you would rather in his place? Here are our options:
- Faessler - 24yo uncapped player
- Uelese - poor bloke can't cop an injury free run, perennially underdone on the fitness front.
- FF (Folau Fainga'a) - walking penalty magnet and has his own issues at lineout time.
- Lonergan - 100kg's dripping wet - good around the park but has his issues come set piece.