Rugby - Wallabies can't afford to make big changes for Italy: Toomua


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018

File Photo: Rugby Union - Premiership - Saracens vs Leicester Tigers - Allianz Park, London, Britain - February 25, 2018 Leicester Tigers' Matt Toomua converts his sides fourth try Action Images/Andrew Couldridge

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia coach Michael Cheika may hope to try out new players and give others a rest against Italy on Saturday but the Wallabies can ill-afford sweeping changes as they battle to return to winning form, utility back Matt Toomua has said.

The Wallabies slumped to their 10th defeat in 13 tests with a 9-6 loss to Wales over the weekend, sparking a fierce reaction in Australia where rugby pundits called for Cheika's sacking a year out from the World Cup in Japan.

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