Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says it's the type of courage that shows why Mal Meninga is such a good coach.
Rather than pigeon-holing Jack Wighton on the left edge, Meninga has used him to great effect at right centre and was now just one win away from winning back-to-back Rugby League World Cups as Australia coach.
Wighton will go up against Raiders teammate Josh Papalii - the first time two Canberra players have faced off in a World Cup decider.
Stuart said he wasn't surprised how well Wighton has done slotting in on the right.