{"id":100459,"date":"2021-07-15T05:20:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T05:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=100459"},"modified":"2021-07-15T05:56:53","modified_gmt":"2021-07-15T05:56:53","slug":"wallabies-make-eight-changes-for-deciding-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=100459","title":{"rendered":"Wallabies make eight changes for deciding Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made a whopping eight changes to his starting XV for Saturday's third and series deciding Test against France at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.<\/p>\n

Rennie had forecast rotation with his selections given the unusually tight four day turnaround from Tuesday's heartbreaking 28-26 loss at AAMI Park in Melbourne.<\/a><\/p>\n

But changing more than half the XV is more radical than most observers were expecting as the Wallabies pin their hopes on fresh legs in a bid to retain the Trophee des Bicentenaires.<\/p>\n

<\/em><\/strong>Watch the series decider between the Wallabies and France this Saturday with extended coverage, ad-free, live & on demand on Stan Sport from 7.15pm AEST and Channel 9 from 7.30pm<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Hooper<\/p>\n

Three players will make their first Test starts: lock Darcy Swain, halfback Tate McDermott and centre Len Ikitau.<\/p>\n

Waratahs enforcer Lachlan Swinton, not sighted in the first two Tests, will start at blindside flanker with Isi Naisarani at No.8 in a reworked loose forward trio alongside tireless captain Michael Hooper.<\/p>\n

Speedster Filipo Daugunu has also been brought in from the cold to start on the right wing while Hunter Paisami moves from outside centre to No.12 to accommodate Ikitau.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> How Wallabies can have last laugh against France<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Wallabies player ratings from French ambush<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Wallabies forced to join France's victory party<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Prop<\/p>\n

James O'Connor remains on ice with his groin injury while the rotation continues at tighthead prop with Allan Alaalatoa recalled and Taniela Tupou reverting to his finisher role.<\/p>\n

Fellow starters Matt Philip, Rob Valetini, Jake Gordon and Matt To'omua have also been asked to do a job from the bench on Saturday while hooker Jordan Uelese – not picked in the original squad – gets an opportunity to make an impact in place of Lachlan Lonergan who has struggled with his lineout throwing.<\/p>\n

Winger Tom Wright – who had a poor game in Melbourne – and No.8 Harry Wilson miss out on the 23 altogether while experienced utility back Reece Hodge is on the bench for the first time in the series.<\/p>\n

Get your tickets now for the Wallabies Test series decider against France!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\"One<\/p>\n

"We always knew with the scheduling of the series against a tough French side, that it would require a full squad effort and we're going to see that on Saturday night," Rennie said.<\/p>\n

"We were disappointed with the result in Melbourne and we'll be out to rectify that with more accuracy and composure in key moments at Suncorp Stadium.<\/p>\n

"As always, we've picked a team that has earned the right to wear the gold jersey and we're confident they'll get the job done in Brisbane."<\/p>\n

WALLABIES (15-1):<\/strong> Tom Banks, Filipo Daugunu, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami, Marika Koroibete, Noah Lolesio, Tate McDermott, Isi Naisarani, Michael Hooper (c), Lachlan Swinton, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Darcy Swain, Allan Alaalatoa, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, James Slipper<\/p>\n

Reserves:<\/strong> Jordan Uelese, Angus Bell, Taniela Tupou, Matt Philip, Rob Valetini, Jake Gordon, Matt To'omua, Reece Hodge<\/p>\n

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