Kiss names his Wallabies team for one-off Test against Springboks
It is an experienced Australia team that will take on the Springboks in Perth.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make his debut as a winger in Australia's one-off Test match against South Africa, according to coach Les Kiss. The 23-year-old will share the backline with Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright. Harry Potter will not start, surprising fans of the rugby league convert who has typically played as an outside centre.
Ben Donaldson replaces injured flyhalf Carter Gordon. Front-rowers Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Allan Alaalatoa are among the changes to the Wallabies' pack. Les Kiss emphasized that the Wallabies face a significant challenge against the world number one-ranked South Africa. The team will field a new lineup after 13 changes from their recent Test win over the All Blacks.
Australia has had a successful start under Kiss, who replaced Joe Schmidt earlier this year. They secured wins and draws against Japan and Argentina. However, South Africa presents the most formidable test of Kiss' leadership. South Africa has won five of their last six Test matches against Australia.
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