NSW Waratahs winger Harry Potter understands it's been a rollercoaster season but is pleased with his fight to return to the starting line-up.
Potter will start on the wing for the third week in a row after a 'frustrating' debut year in the sky blue.
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The Wallaby started the first two games of the season but found himself in and out of the squad in 2026, featuring just seven times.
The 28-year-old found himself playing Shute Shield after the rise of Sid Harvey, Triston Reilly and James Hendren left him the odd man out.
Further battles with concussion hurt his chances, but Potter returned with a bang at the start of the month with a starring performance against the Fijian Drua.
"Not smooth sailing but ultimately really pleased," he said on the season.
“Personally, I feel like I came to a club with outstanding outside backs and at times haven't been picked in the team but I'm pleased, albeit not making finals, that I'm able to play the last game of the season.
“Some frustrating times but we've got some great outside backs here and I'm pleased that I'm able to play in the final game."
Potter finds himself up against fellow Wallabies hopeful Dylan Pietsch, who Potter replaced on the Spring Tour.
The former Force winger wasn't seeing the clash as a potential Wallabies showdown, focusing on righting the wrongs of a frustrating year.
"It’s not personal. I want to go out there and, no matter who I’m playing, play better than I did last week. So, that’s what I’ll be focusing on this week," Potter said.
"...Things have been tough this year, we feel we haven't performed to what we think we're capable of doing and this is another opportunity that we can show what we're capable of.
“I think there's been some positive signs in the last couple of weeks but it would be nice to finish the season and showing really what we're capable of.”
The Waratahs are boosted by the return of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Pete Samu and Jake Gordon as they look to finish the year on a high.
