I've found Wallace's performances in the Cup to be more promising than anything I've seen at Brisbane. That said, he is almost entirely dependant on his halves partner.
In 2014, Wallace's style of game will be almost entirely reliant on Soward. If Soward finds the feet he used to possess, Wallace will get a bit of space to work with as second receiver. If Soward doesn't, Wallace will be giving Soward safe ball from first reciever (Wallace), to give him (Soward) time to think.
It's all dependent on the off season.
From what I've seen from Scotland, he has the short passing game to be somewhat potent in attack if given some space. But, at the same time, he hasn't shown anything like this at Brisbane.
Because he hasn't had a dominant half pairing whilst at Brisbane, we could see more of this style of play if Soward takes control, a possibility that was foreign to me until watching Scotland play. That said, he can't be a creative/thinking half. That will rely on Soward.
Wallace performed similarly in strength to how Brough performed in the RLWC.
If that continues, Wallace will be playing like he was at Brisbane unless Soward really kicks on. He certainly won't be a game-breaking player, but could still prove more dimensional than many (including myself) thought.
I do think Soward is capable of quality performances (and those that could compliment Wallace), but how consistently he performs is really anybody's guess.
It seems that Gus and Cleary have placed the entire attacking structure in the hands of Soward which, given his last inconsistent performances in the NRL, is still very concerning.
I'll reserve judgement for 2014 (out of uncertainty if nothing else).
The bottom line for now is that Soward and Wallace are really still better halves than we've seen in a long time, and they still deserve a chance in Penrith colours. They do come from long careers with certain expectations, but let's reserve criticism until they've earned it.