Suaalii Drops To Bench For Australia As Kerevi And Skelton Return For Rugby Test Against Wales

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Sua'ali'i drops to bench for Australia as Kerevi and Skelton return for rugby test against Wales
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Sua'ali'i drops to bench for Australia as Kerevi and Skelton return for rugby test against Wales

Changes made to the Wallabies squad with experienced duo recalled for the Autumn Nations Series match

Jordan Petaia moved from the wing to outside centre, Filipo Daugunu added to the replacements

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made three changes to his starting side for the Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, bringing back experienced duo Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton. Taniela Tupou will start at loosehead prop with Angus Bell moving to the bench. Test centurion Kerevi is recalled at outside centre after missing the win over Scotland last weekend due to a foot injury, with Jordan Petaia moving to the wing. Skelton replaces Darcy Swain in the second row, with the latter dropping to the bench. Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said the changes were made with the aim of providing more experience and power to the pack. "We've got two very experienced players coming back into the side in Samu and Will," Rennie said. "They're both world-class players and they'll add a lot to the team. "We're also excited to see Taniela start at loosehead prop. He's a very powerful player and he'll give us a lot of go-forward. "Overall, we're very happy with the team we've selected. We think we've got a good balance of experience and youth, and we're confident we can get the job done against Wales." The Wallabies will be looking to make it three wins from three on their Spring Tour when they take on Wales at the Principality Stadium. Wallabies team to play Wales: 1. Taniela Tupou 2. Folau Fainga'a 3. Allan Alaalatoa (c) 4. Will Skelton 5. Cadeyrn Neville 6. Michael Hooper 7. Rob Valetini 8. Harry Wilson 9. Nic White 10. Noah Lolesio 11. Jordan Petaia 12. Samu Kerevi 13. Len Ikitau 14. Marika Koroibete 15. Tom Wright Replacements: 16. Dave Porecki 17. Angus Bell 18. Harry Johnson-Holmes 19. Darcy Swain 20. Fraser McReight 21. Jake Gordon 22. Filipo Daugunu 23. Lalakai Foketi