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"He's had a helluva season, excellent for Australia A, both in Fiji and in Japan," Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said.<\/p>\n
"He's a big man. Aerially outstanding, going forward and under a high ball, his ability to beat defenders.<\/p>\n
"He's made big shifts defensively, he's got post tackle presence, kicks the ball well. Generally we've got a pretty small backline, so it gives us a point of difference."<\/p>\n
READ MORE:<\/strong> Qatar responds to dark $2.3m World Cup claim<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> New Zealand under microscope after 'timid' World Cup exit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Under fire NBA team makes shock coaching call<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n As \ufeffforecast, Rennie has made sweeping changes to his team after the heartbreaking loss to France in Paris.<\/p>\n In the backs, Nawaqanitawase replaces Andrew Kellaway, Hunter Paisami comes in for the injured Lalakai Foketi, Lolesio takes the No.10 jersey from Bernard Foley and Jake Gordon starts at halfback ahead of Nic White.<\/p>\n Up front, there is a brand new loose forward trio of \ufeffPete Samu, Fraser McReight and Ned Hanigan as Michael Hooper gets a breather.<\/p>\n Man mountain Will Skelton gets his first start of the tour \ufeffin place of Cadeyrn Neville while first time captain Allan Alaalatoa<\/a> forms a new front row with Folau Fainga'a and Matt Gibbon.<\/p>\n Lock Darcy Swain returns from his suspension to \ufefftake a place on the bench.<\/p>\n Rennie said the demanding schedule was the reason for 11 changes to the starting XV.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1590524661762330624?s=20&t=UThZddGmPDMlPU00nJpSig<\/a><\/p>\n "We always knew a gruelling five Test end of year tour would require a full squad effort.<\/p>\n "We made nine changes after the win over Scotland and planned a similar number for Italy but injuries have increased that by a couple."<\/p>\n Rennie added that giving Alaalatoa the 'c' beside his name was an easy decision.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1589503479076294657?s=20&t=UThZddGmPDMlPU00nJpSig<\/a><\/p>\n "Allan's a great man and an exceptional leader," Rennie said.<\/p>\n "There was a massive roar in the team room when he was named captain this week and that shows the respect and standing he has within the group."<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Italy made four changes to the side that thrashed Samoa 49-17 in Padua.<\/p>\n Fullback Ange Capuozzo and flanker Sebastian Negri have returned from injury and start, while hooker Gianmarco Lucchesi and lock Niccolo Cannone have been promoted from the bench.<\/p>\n The latter's selection means that for the first time in 11 years there will be a pair of brothers in the Azzurri starting lineup as Lorenzo Cannone has been selected again at No.8 after his try scoring debut against Samoa.<\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/StanSportRugby\/status\/1590841843960496128?s=20&t=UThZddGmPDMlPU00nJpSig<\/a><\/p>\n WALLABIES (15-1):<\/strong> Jock Campbell, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami, Tom Wright, Noah Lolesio, Jake Gordon, Pete Samu, Fraser McReight, Ned Hanigan, Will Skelton, Nick Frost, Allan Alaalatoa (c), Folau Fainga'a, Matt Gibbon<\/p>\n Reserves:<\/strong> Lachlan Lonergan, Tom Robertson, Taniela Tupou, Darcy Swain, Langi Gleeson, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Jordan Petaia<\/p>\n ITALY (15-1):<\/strong> Ange Capuozzo, Pierre Bruno, Juan 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