Cam happy to take one for the team
CAM Clark doesn’t mind playing fullback, wing or even being deployed as a decoy fall guy – so long as he’s in the NSW Waratahs starting side.
In an otherwise disappointing season, the former sevens star has proved a revelation for NSW since making the switch to 15-a-side rugby in 2017.
After debuting at fullback, Clark made the successful transition to the wing last month, showing lightning pace in scoring a length-of-the-field try against the Kings before shining in the thrilling win over Queensland on Saturday.
But it was Clark’s unselfish play without the ball that impressed most in Brisbane.
In a beautifully executed set play, Clark ran a superb decoy line to fool the Reds defence and allow Waratahs playmaker Bernard Foley to instead pick up Michael Hooper for a five-pointer.
“I took a couple of shots in the ribs but I guess that’s part of the play,” Clark said.
“I’m there as a decoy for that play or still an option to get the ball but ideally you wants ‘Hoops’ to go through.”
The Olympian said putting his body on the line for NSW came with the new job.
“You stand up and see the try. You don’t really think about what’s happened beforehand,” he said.