He hasn't started a Test in seven years.
Less than two years ago, virtually every Australian province thought he was too slow and too old for Super Rugby.
But that doesn't mean the All Blacks aren't scared of him.
Radike Samo's last Test start was Graham Henry's first Tri Nations international as All Blacks coach in 2004, and New Zealand certainly haven't forgotten the wild No.8 to the extent that, despite the long international absence, they believe he will be among the Wallabies' most dangerous weapons during Saturday night's Tri Nations decider in Brisbane.
As All Blacks No.8 Kieran Read said that Samo is certainly someone who brings a bit of difference to the Wallaby back row, which they haven't had for a while.
There's also his might, with Samo's scrimmaging skills bound to make the Wallabies set piece even more potent this weekend.
Wallabies host the All Blacks on Saturday at 10pm.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
