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Marika Koroibete dominated out as Wallabies make key modifications for Bledisloe II

September 26, 2024
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Coach Joe Schmidt has made some important modifications to the Wallabies’ facet as they put together to tackle the All Blacks in Wellington. Following the workforce’s robust loss in Sydney, Schmidt has recalled Jake Gordon however two veterans have been omitted of the 23 altogether.

Winger Marika Koroibete has suffered a wrist damage and has been changed by Dylan Pietsch within the No. 11 jersey. Koroibete got here below fireplace following a poor efficiency in Wallaby gold at Accor Stadium however this modification is compelled as a consequence of that damage.

Within the halves, Jake Gordon is again within the run-on facet after lacking the Bledisloe Cup collection opener. The 31-year-old has largely been seen because the Wallabies’ first-choice halfback by coach Schmidt, whereas Tate McDermott has frequently been used off the pine.

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James Slipper also makes way for Isaac Kailea in a move that has come as a bit of a surprise before Bledisloe II. Slipper was celebrated last weekend after becoming the most-capped Wallaby ever, but the veteran prop won’t suit up for what would’ve been his 141st Test.

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Ben Donaldson also replaces Tom Lynagh on the bench.

“We didn’t help ourselves last weekend falling behind early to a fast-moving, high-tempo All Blacks side,” coach Schmidt said in a statement.

“We know we will need to start better than we did last week, with the physical edge and accuracy required.”

Angus Bell joins Matt Faessler and Taniela Tupou in an unchanged front row, while Nick Frost and Jeremy Williams round out the tight five. Schmidt has opted against recalling Lukhan Salakaia-Loto into the First XV, with the lock instead named on the bench.

Wallabies enforcer Rob Valetini will combine with Fraser McReight and captain Harry Wilson as the three loose forwards again this week. They were quite brilliant as a trio last weekend, with McReight returning from injury in Sydney after missing the previous four Tests.

Gordon will link up with playmaker Noah Lolesio in the halves again, while Hunter Paisami joins Len Ikitau in the midfield. With Koroibete dropping out of the side, Pietsch gets the nod on the left wing by Andrew Kellaway and Tom Wright have retained their spots.

On the bench, Josh Flook is back in the mix for the first time since the Wallabies’ heaviest-ever defeat when the visitors went down to Los Pumas in Santa Fe earlier this month. This will be Flook’s fourth appearance for the Wallabies.

This All Blacks haven’t won at Wellington’s Sky Stadium and the Wallabies will be eager to keep that record going. This match is scheduled to get underway at 5:05 pm AEST on Saturday evening in New Zealand’s windy capital.

Wallabies team to take on All Blacks in Wellington

First XV

Angus BellMatt FaesslerTaniela TupouNick FrostJeremy WilliamsRob ValetiniFraser McReightHarry WilsonJake GordonNoah LolesioDylan PietschHunter PaisamiLen IkitauAndrew KellawayTom Wright

Replacements

Brandon Paenga-AmosaIsaac KaileaAllan AlaalatoaLukhan Salakaia-LotoLangi GleesonTate McDermottBen DonaldsonJosh Flook



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