A spot will open up in Australia 's back row this year because of David Pocock 's one - year rugby sabattical .
Higginbotham said he had no idea if he factors into coach Michael Cheika 's plans .
A spot will open up in Australia 's back row this year because of David Pocock 's one - year rugby sabattical but Higginbotham said he had no idea if he factors into coach Michael Cheika 's plans .