Rugby-Wallabies overhaul backline for All Blacks test, Slipper set for record


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 19 Sep 2024

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - Wales v Australia - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 20, 2021 Australia's James Slipper during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia coach Joe Schmidt has made a raft of changes to his backline but just one tweak up front for Saturday's Rugby Championship test against the All Blacks.

The Wallabies go into the match at Stadium Australia heavy underdogs on the back of a record 67-27 mauling at the hands of Argentina in Santa Fe two weeks ago.

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