Harry Potter benched, can Suaalii bring magic against the Boks ?
Wallabies name team to face Boks in Perth as hosts launch reshuffled backline.
In a surprising selection ahead of Australia's clash against South Africa in Perth, coach Les Kiss named 23-year-old Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to start on the wing, marking a bold move from Harry Potter. Suaalii will join Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright in the back-three, replacing the injured Carter Gordon with Ben Donaldson as the first-choice flyhalf.
The Wallabies also made front-row changes, bringing in Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Allan Alaalatoa. Les Kiss expressed confidence in his new-look lineup, emphasizing their preparation in Perth before the crucial Test. South Africa, ranked number one, represent a significant challenge for the Wallabies, who have experienced success against them in recent months.
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