MELBOURNE (Reuters) - James O'Connor has not played fullback at test level in a decade but that has not stopped him being floated as a potential starter in the position in Australia's Rugby Championship re-match against South Africa on Saturday.

With flyhalf Quade Cooper unlikely to make way for O'Connor after his match-winning performance for Australia on the Gold Coast, former Wallabies have suggested coach Dave Rennie make room for both playmakers in his starting side at Lang Park.