Australia have made a promising start to coach Joe Schmidt’s reign but will learn more about their standing in two rugby Tests against the Springboks
Australia face South Africa in a rugby union international at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane hoping to extend their winning streak to four Tests.Australia face South Africa in a rugby union international at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane hoping to extend their winning streak to four Tests.
The opening Test on Saturday is the first sell-out for a Wallabies match at Suncorp Stadium since 2013. That year was the last time South Africa won at the venue, with Australia taking out all four meetings in Brisbane since then, the most recent a 30-17 victory for a 2-0 series sweep in 2021. The Wallabies retained the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate the following year, but lost it in a 43-12 drubbing last July..
Schmidt says he’s mixed “continuity with freshness” in his match day 23. Noah Lolesio has been recalled for his 21st Test at flyhalf following Ben Donaldson’s poor showing against Georgia, and will partner Jack Gordon at No 9 with Queensland duo Tom Lynagh and Tate McDermott to finish in front of their home fans.
The other architect of that Adelaide win, with two tries, was Fraser McReight. But the in-form flanker’s broken thumb gives West Australian junior Carlo Tizzano his debut. And with tyro Taniela Tupou excused following his father’s death, Allan Alaalatoa will captain from tighthead with Isaac Kailea and hooker Matt Faessler doing the monster mash in the front row.
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