Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named an unchanged starting XV for the first time in his international coaching career, ahead of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Sydney.
The Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash will be the first international event held at the brand new, state-of-the-art Allianz Stadium in front of a sold out 42,500 spectators.
The inclusion of Waratahs captain Jake Gordon is the only change to the matchday 23, named as the finishing scrumhalf in his hometown.
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Rennie said: “It’s great to be able to have some consistency in selection with the team that played last week earning the right to wear the jersey again in Sydney.
“While rapt with last week’s effort, we’re well aware of the challenge a wounded Springbok poses and the intensity we will require again on Saturday night.
“We’re excited by the opportunity to play in front of a sold out crowd in the first International event at the new Allianz Stadium.”
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Wallabies team:
1. James Slipper (captain) (120 Tests)
2. Folau Fainga’a (30 Tests)
3. Allan Alaalatoa (57 Tests)
4. Rory Arnold (31 Tests)
5. Matt Philip (25 Tests)
6. Jed Holloway (3 Tests)
7. Fraser McReight (5 Tests)
8. Rob Valetini (24 Tests)
9. Nic White (53 Tests)
10. Noah Lolesio (13 Tests)
11. Marika Koroibete (48 Tests)
12. Hunter Paisami (19 Tests)
13. Len Ikitau (18 Tests)
14. Tom Wright (15 Tests)
15. Reece Hodge (58 Tests)
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Replacements:
16. David Porecki (4 Tests)
17. Scott Sio (72 Tests)
18. Taniela Tupou (43 Tests)
19. Darcy Swain (14 Tests)
20. Rob Leota (11 Tests)
21. Pete Samu (25 Tests)
22. Jake Gordon (13 Tests)
23. Andrew Kellaway (15 Tests)