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Ryan Lonergan's long road to the Wallabies pays off

Ryan Lonergan spent nine Super Rugby seasons waiting for a Wallabies debut, and he is now using that patience to shape Australia’s attack.

Why it mattersHis rise shows how valuable experience can be in a national team, especially in a role that depends on control and decision-making. It also gives the Wallabies another player who arrived ready rather than rushed.