ACT Brumbies rookie James Dargaville admits he has "no idea" where he fits into the positional puzzle, but he will embrace his utility tag after signing a new two-year deal in Canberra.
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The 23-year-old has started only two Super Rugby matches and arrived in Canberra this season as a winger, but he has impressed by playing almost every position in a Brumbies back line boasting six Wallabies representatives.
"I've still got a long way to go, but I've increased my versatility down here already just because of the fact I've played a bit at full-back and in the centres," Dargaville said.
"It's just making me a better player. I came to Canberra having played a bit of centre, but mainly on the wing.
"Now I've got no idea where I see myself, it's a week-to-week thing. When I'm on the bench, it's a case of seeing who pulls up lame and have a run around.
"I definitely like the centres but I enjoy the wing as well. You definitely have to be careful of [the utility tag], but players like [Pat McCabe and Adam Ashley-Cooper] still get picked in teams. You've just got to be a good footballer."
Dargaville, who joined the Brumbies on a one-year deal from the Sydney Stars in the National Rugby Championships, is set to return from a foot injury in South Africa.
"I'm really excited, coming down here on a one-year deal was a bit stressful but to get another crack over a couple of years is exciting, Dargaville said.
"I definitely just wanted to be coached by the best coaches, with really good players around me, I thought it was the best place to become a better rugby player."
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham continues to try and consolidate his roster beyond 2015.
The future of powerful No.8 Fotu Auelua is clouded after he suffered a medial ligament injury playing club rugby last weekend, with rumours circulating he could sign a deal in Europe.
Wallabies prop Ben Alexander is still working on his future while David Pocock's contract also expires at the end of the season.
The Brumbies are in Cape Town to start their two-game tour of South Africa with games against the Stormers and the Johannesburg Lions.
They can't afford to drop either game as they fight with the NSW Waratahs for Australia's guaranteed spot in the finals.
SUPER RUGBY ROUND 13
Sunday: Cape Town Stormers v ACT Brumbies at Newlands, 1.05am. TV time: Live on Fox Sports 2.
