| Qantas Wallabies Head Coach Michael Cheika has confirmed the final make-up of his reserves bench ahead of the second Test against England at AAMI Park in Melbourne tomorrow night (8.05pm AEST kick off).
Western Force utility back Luke Morahan joins the playing squad for the first time since 2012, while Melbourne Rebels prop Toby Smith, who featured for the Wallabies in the 2015 Rugby World Cup semi final victory over Argentina, is set to make his first Test appearance on Australian soil in front of his home fans at AAMI Park.
Ben McCalman is the other new face in the final match 23 and will suit up for his 48th Test in the gold jersey.
Wycliff Palu, Liam Gill and James Horwill are the three players omitted from the original 11 players named on an extended bench at Wednesday’s team announcement.
The second Test between the Qantas Wallabies and England will be screened LIVE in High Definition and ad-break free on FOX SPORTS 502 from 7.30pm AEST and LIVE on Ten from 7.30pm AEST for QLD, NSW and ACT viewers (on ONE in other Australian States and Territories). Fans can also LIVE stream the match on Foxtel Go (for FOX SPORTS subscribers) and on TenPlay.
Fans attending the Test at AAMI Park are urged to plan their trip and arrive early.
Qantas Wallabies team to play England in the second Test at AAMI Park, Melbourne, Saturday, June 18, 8.05pm AEST
1. James Slipper – Reds (75 Tests)
2. Stephen Moore (c) – Brumbies (103 Tests)
3. Sekope Kepu – Waratahs (64 Tests)
4. Rory Arnold – Brumbies (1 Test)
5. Sam Carter – Brumbies (12 Tests)
6. Scott Fardy – Brumbies (31 Tests)
7. Michael Hooper (vc) – Waratahs (52 Tests)
8. Sean McMahon – Rebels (7 Tests)
9. Nick Phipps – Waratahs (40 Tests)
10. Bernard Foley – Waratahs (28 Tests)
11. Rob Horne (vc) – Waratahs (30 Tests)
12. Samu Kerevi – Reds (1 Test)
13. Tevita Kuridrani – Brumbies (32 Tests)
14. Dane Haylett-Petty – Western Force (1 Test)
15. Israel Folau – Waratahs (39 Tests)
Replacements
16. Tatafu Polota-Nau – Waratahs (62 Tests)
17. Toby Smith – Rebels (3 Tests)
18. Greg Holmes – Reds (25 Tests)
19. Dean Mumm – Waratahs (45 Tests)
20. Ben McCalman – Force (47 Tests)
21. Nick Frisby – Reds (1 Test)
22. Christian Leali’ifano – Brumbies (17 Tests)
23. Luke Morahan – Force (1 Test) |
