Prop James Slipper will develop into the third Australian to play in 4 Rugby World Cups after being named because the substitute for the injured Taniela Tupou within the Wallabies aspect to fulfill Fiji.
Slipper’s inclusion on the expense of Tupou, who succumbed to a hamstring damage, is certainly one of three adjustments to the Australian group that began in final weekend’s 35-15 win over Georgia in Paris.
Experienced halfback Nic White has additionally been referred to as in for the match on Monday morning (AEST) in Saint-Etienne, with vice-captain Tate McDermott having been dominated out in accordance with rugby’s HIA protocols after struggling a knock to his head towards Georgia.
The different change is one other alteration within the forwards, with lock Nick Frost coming in for Richie Arnold, who has been dropped to the bench.
“It’s another big opportunity for our young side to keep getting better and we’ll be ready,” Wallabies coach Eddie Jones mentioned.
“Fiji is the most important match of our Rugby World Cup campaign.”
Veteran front-rower Slipper will be part of George Gregan and Adam Ashley-Cooper as Wallabies to have performed in 4 World Cups.
The Fijians can’t afford one other Group C loss after having already been overwhelmed 32-26 by Wales,
Wallabies group to play Fiji:
1. Angus Bell (25 Tests)
2. David Porecki (16 Tests)
3. James Slipper (131 Tests)
4. Nick Frost (12 Tests)
5. Will Skelton (c) (30 Tests)
6. Tom Hooper (5 Tests)
7. Fraser McReight (14 Tests)
8. Rob Valetini (36 Tests)
9. Nic White (64 Tests)
10. Carter Gordon (6 Tests)
11. Marika Koroibete (56 Tests)
12. Samu Kerevi (46 Tests)
13. Jordan Petaia (29 Tests)
14. Mark Nawaqanitawase (8 Tests)
15. Ben Donaldson (4 Tests)
Bench:
16. Jordan Uelese (18 Tests)
17. Blake Schoupp (2 Tests)
18. Zane Nonggorr (4 Tests)
19. Richie Arnold (6 Tests)
20. Rob Leota (18 Tests)
21. Issak Fines-Leleiwasa (1 Test)
22. Lalakai Foketi (7 Tests)
23. Suliasi Vunivalu (4 Tests)
Source: www.news.com.au
