Rugby-Portugal make four changes to pack for Wallabies clash


Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool C - Georgia v Portugal - Stadium Municipal de Toulouse, Toulouse, France - September 23, 2023 Portugal's Thibault de Freitas reacts after the match REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

LYON, France (Reuters) -Portugal coach Patrice Lagisquet has made four changes to his pack for the Pool C match against Australia in Saint Etienne on Sunday, suggesting some of his forwards need a break with fatigue an issue after two high-octane performances so far.

Portugal number eight Thibault de Freitas and blindside flanker David Wallis come into the back row after starting on the bench in the 18-18 draw against Georgia last time out.

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