Wallabies bring impact stars off bench to challenge England at Twickenham
Les Kiss drops Valetini to the bench but brings impact stars for the Wallabies test against England.
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has made surprise changes for Saturday's Nations Championship match at Twickenham. He is shifting his trusted backrow and moving lock Jeremy Williams to blindside flanker, a position he has barely played.
Valetini, a two-time John Eales Medal winner, drops to the bench for impact later in the game. Kiss also moved Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the wing to defend against England's high-ball tactics that hurt Australia last year.
Kiss said the bench depth of Tupou's scrummaging power and Valetini's strength will be crucial. Fraser McReight plays his 50th test.
Kiss is using these Nations Championship matches as his last chance to experiment before next year's World Cup in Australia.
- 50th
- McReight Test milestone
- Two-time John Eales Medal winner
- Valetini honours
- Last chance before World Cup
- Nations Championship matches
Why it mattersThese Nations Championship games are Les Kiss's final chance to test new combinations before the home World Cup, so every selection signals his strategy.
AustraliaThe Wallabies' performance and lineup choices this week will shape Australian rugby's approach to next year's World Cup on home soil.
