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Wallabies back rower Rob Valetini presents a study of contrasts. He is not fond of interviews, yet he is consistently one of the most articulate Wallabies. He is unfailingly polite off the field, yet when the whistle blows, he carries the ball with more menace than almost anyone in world rugby.
In Townsville, ahead of facing Argentina, Valetini understands that he will need every part of his relentless physicality to counteract the likes of Pablo Matera, but just don’t expect him to get into a scuffle doing it.
“I’m not really one to fight, I guess I just try to let my actions do the talking through rugby, I get (that) scuffles happen, but I try not to get involved just because, maybe I’m too tired or something after my carry or tackle,” Valetini said with a smile.
“If I was angry at someone (in the opposition), I would try to get back at them through a carry or a tackle or something, instead of scuffling.
“I think that’s probably the way I look at fights. I try not to get involved and just let my game do the talking.”
Valetini is fully fit after playing 80 minutes in the Wallabies’ loss against South Africa in Cape Town, after a calf issue ruled him out of the third Test victory against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney.
Wallabies back-rower Rob Valetini. Credit: Getty Images
