Eddie Jones forced to make seven changes for Wallabies camp
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has been forced to make a number of changes ahead of his first camp in charge of the national side as injuries hit.
Ned Hanigan and Dave Porecki of the Waratahs, Len Ikitau, Blake Schoupp and Darcy Swain of the Brumbies have all been ruled out after suffering concussions in their Super Rugby Pacific fixtures over the weekend.
Brumbies loose forward Pete Samu and Waratahs upstart No 8 Langi Gleeson are also unavailable, the former having picked up an ankle injury against the Fijian Drua and Gleeson yet to fully recover from a calf strain.
They will be replaced in the 33-man squad by Waratahs duo Lachlan Swinton and centre Izaia Perese, who starred with two tries against Force on Saturday night, while Brumbies pair Rhys Van Nek and Rory Scott have been named in the squad for the first time.
Queensland Reds Matt Faessler and Ryan Smith have also earned their first Wallabies call-ups, with Wallaby number 933 Harry Wilson named as a back row replacement.
The squad will fully assemble on the Gold Coast tomorrow for a three-day camp.
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones said: “While we feel for the players who have been ruled out, it provides an opportunity for those who will now come into camp.”
“This camp will set the tone ahead of the Test season and we know we’re going to need a fast start.”
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I’ve read loads of nonsense before but this article takes the cake. Or perhaps someone changed the date for April Fool's Day.
Go to commentsReally Rugbypass? Ben Smith I think you forgot what the Springboks did to the All Blacks at Twickenham 8 weeks earlier? Springboks 35 All Blacks 7. There is alot of ifs and buts in your article. The All Blacks threw the sink at the Springboks and unfortunately they were not good enough regardless if they played with 14 men or not. It was the Springboks who forced the All Blacks to make mistakes! Sorry but not Sorry the Springboks is the best ever Rugby World Cup Nation in the world. 4 Cups baby!
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