Australia's McMahon in as straight swap for Hooper; Folau fit


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 08 Oct 2015

Rugby Union - Australia v Uruguay - IRB Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool A - Villa Park, Birmingham, England - 27/9/15 Australia's Sean McMahon applauds fans after the game Reuters / Darren Staples Livepic

LONDON - Australia coach Michael Cheika has stuck with two openside specialists in his back row for their Rugby World Cup Pool A showdown with Wales, bringing in Sean McMahon for the banned Michael Hooper in one of three changes to his side.

Saturday's Twickenham clash will decide which of the two countries tops the pool and avoids twice champions South Africa in the last eight, as well as a potential semi-final against the All Blacks.

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