White returns to Wallabies starting XV for Wales clash

Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 1:30 PM
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by Western Force Media
England host the Wallabies at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in an all-time classic

Western Force scrum-half Nic White will make his return to the Wallabies starting side against Wales at Principality Stadium on Sunday afternoon local time.

 The experienced White will return to the number nine jersey where he will reignite a familiar combination with flyhalf Noah Lolesio for the game live on Stan Sport from 12:10am AWST Monday.

Jeremy Williams, who scored his maiden international try in the famous win at Twickenham last weekend, is out of the side, along with Dylan Pietsch due to a calf injury. Pietsch this week flew into Perth to commence his rehab with his new Force teammates.

Brandon Paenga-Amosa is again the substitute hooker and will work alongside Gold Coast juniors James Slipper and Zane Nonggorr as the replacement front row, with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Langi Gleeson the remaining forward cover.

Queensland’s Tate McDermott will again look to provide impact as the replacement scrumhalf, alongside Ben Donaldson who can cover a number of positions across the backline, while last week’s debutant Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii rounds out the matchday 23.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: “Last week’s Test was fast-paced and physical and we’ve brought in some freshness for what’s going to be another bruising encounter in Cardiff.

“As a group we’ve worked hard this week, knowing that there will be plenty of pressure on us this weekend.”

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Wallabies team to play Wales at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday November 17 at 12:10am AWST (Monday)

1.⁠ ⁠Angus Bell (33 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

2.⁠ ⁠Matt Faessler (13 Tests) – USQ Saints

3.⁠ ⁠Allan Alaalatoa (c) (77 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors

4.⁠ ⁠Nick Frost (22 Tests) – Hornsby Lions

5.⁠ ⁠Will Skelton (30 Tests) – The Hills Sports High School

6.⁠ ⁠Seru Uru (1 Test) – Wests Bulldogs

7.⁠ ⁠Fraser McReight (23 Tests) – Albany Creek Brumbies

8.⁠ ⁠ Rob Valetini* (49 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

9.⁠ ⁠Nic White (70 Tests) – Maitland Blacks

10.⁠ ⁠Noah Lolesio (26 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings

11.⁠ Max Jorgensen (4 Tests) – Balmain Wolves

12.⁠ ⁠ Samu Kerevi* (49 Tests) – Souths Magpies

13.⁠ ⁠ Len Ikitau (36 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings

14.⁠ ⁠Andrew Kellaway (36 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

15.⁠ ⁠Tom Wright (34 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

Substitutes

16.⁠ ⁠Brandon Paenga-Amosa (17 Tests) – Southern Districts

17.⁠ ⁠James Slipper (141 Tests) – Bond Pirates

18.⁠ ⁠Zane Nonggorr (8 Tests) – Gold Coast Eagles

19.⁠ ⁠Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (37 Tests) - Randwick

20.⁠ ⁠Langi Gleeson (11 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins

21.⁠ ⁠Tate McDermott (38 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club

22.⁠ ⁠Ben Donaldson (14 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

23.⁠ ⁠ Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (1 Test) – The Kings School

*denotes 50th Test

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