Tui gets nod in back-row

WOUNDED Wallaby Izack Rodda has been grounded but a position has been created at the Queensland Reds for Lukhan Tui to continue his education as a Test back-row project.

Lock Rodda’s shoulder was tender after three Tests against the Irish and coach Brad Thorn has elected to spell him from tomorrow’s clash against the Blues at Auckland’s Eden Park.

Harry Hockings will step into the second row while Tui will be at No. 6 – good news for the Wallabies ahead of August’s Bledisloe Cup Tests.