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How Tate's 'owning' finisher tag as Wallabies bench ace

Tate McDermott is embracing being part of Australia's finishers, despite wanting more game time. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Tate McDermott appreciates what the Wallabies' bench is becoming, but admits at "the end of the day everyone wants a smaller number on their back".

The Queensland Reds scrumhalf will play his 55th Test on Saturday, coming off the bench for a 40th time when he does so against Japan in Townsville.

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