Rugby

Wallabies retain Fijian trio for Bledisloe Cup decider

August 15, 2019 2:54 pm

Samu Kerevi, Isi Naisarani and Marika Koroibete

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has retained the Fijian trio of Samu Kerevi, Isi Naisarani and Marika Koroibete for the Bledisloe Cup decider.

Cheika has made just one change to the XV that started in Perth last week, with Adam Coleman coming in at lock for Rory Arnold, who is carrying a hand injury.

Australia has lost their last 22 games in New Zealand, with their last victory coming in 2001 in Dunedin.

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The Wallabies take on the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, August 17, kicking off at 7.35pm.

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Wallabies to face All Blacks

1. Scott Sio (57 Tests)

2. Tolu Latu (14 Tests)

3. Allan Alaalatoa (33 Tests)

4. Izack Rodda (20 Tests)

5. Adam Coleman (32 Tests)

6. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (14 Tests)

7. Michael Hooper (c) (94 Tests)

8. Isi Naisarani (3 Tests)

9. Nic White (25 Tests)

10. Christian Lealiifano (21 Tests)

11. Marika Koroibete (22 Tests)

12. Samu Kerevi (vc) (28 Tests)

13. James O’Connor (46 Tests)

14. Reece Hodge (36 Tests)

15. Kurtley Beale (86 Tests)

Reserves

16. Folau Fainga’a (10 Tests)

17. James Slipper (89 Tests)

18. Taniela Tupou (14 Tests)

19. Rob Simmons (96 Tests)

20. Liam Wright*

21. Will Genia (103 Tests)

22. Matt To’omua (45 Tests)

23. Adam Ashley-Cooper (117 Tests)

[Source: Rugby.com.au]