ACT Brumbies coach Jake White has given the all-clear for Robbie Deans to select his players for the opening Test of the season, declaring, ''Whatever he needs, I will give him.''
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And Wallabies centre Pat McCabe says he is willing to put his body on the line twice in four days if Deans selects him for the Wallabies clash with Scotland on June 5.
Deans will juggle Super Rugby and Test commitments for the first time this year.
The Brumbies play the Melbourne Rebels on June 1 and the NSW Waratahs play the next day.
The Wallabies coach was expected to fill his team with Western Force and Queensland Reds players, with both teams having the bye.
But there is a mounting injury toll in Australian rugby and the Force and Reds are struggling for form.
Players selected for the clash with Scotland would need to be in camp with the Wallabies and it's unknown if they would also be available for Super Rugby action.
Given the Brumbies are at the top of the Australian conference, they could be reluctant to release players to join the Wallabies early.
But they are also wary of not shutting the door on potential Test duties if some of their young players earn shock selection.
Ben Alexander, Stephen Moore and Pat McCabe are all incumbent Wallabies while Jesse Mogg, Christian Lealiifano, Sam Carter and Dan Palmer are pressing their claims for higher honours.
''I've already spoken to Robbie and I've told him whatever he needs, I will give him,'' White said.
''The reality is we don't want to hold players back if they are given that opportunity.
''You don't want to prevent a player from getting a chance with the Wallabies, because he may never get that chance again.''
McCabe made his Test debut last year and his form at inside centre for the Brumbies has been strong.
Deans used McCabe as an inside centre for the Wallabies at the World Cup and the 24-year-old believes he has developed his game further this year.
Two weeks ago - with Deans in the crowd at Canberra Stadium - McCabe steamrolled fellow Wallaby James O'Connor. His strong defence is also a feature of his game.
McCabe had a shoulder reconstruction after the World Cup and he was out of action for the next four months.
But the Brumbies vice captain said he was now fit enough to cope with two physical battles in just four days.
''It's honestly something I haven't given much thought to it,'' McCabe said.
''I guess Robbie will want to put out a strong team and it's a Test the Wallabies will want to win, so it's an interesting situation.
''If asked, you would happily play both. I don't want to miss games for the Brumbies and I love playing for the Wallabies.
''If it's a matter of playing a few days later and backing up, then so be it .''
McCabe has looked more comfortable in the No.12 jersey this season and is forming a good combination with Brumbies' five-eighth Christian Lealiifano.
He has taken on the Brumbies' vice captaincy this season - along with Dan Palmer and Stephen Moore - and expresses the strong hope that his extra responsibility will also help him step up for the Wallabies.
''I'm having a bit more say this year … when I was playing at No.12 last year I was so new to it that I had little input and [Matt Giteau] did all the calling.
''I was just trying to find my feet, but now I think Christian and I are working together communicating and getting the best option.''