Fiji-born winger Marika Koroibete has been sidelined from the Wallabies’ upcoming Bledisloe Cup match due to a wrist injury sustained during last week’s 31-28 defeat against the All Blacks in Sydney. The injury deteriorated during the flight to New Zealand, resulting in increased swelling.
Koroibete’s absence has paved the way for winger Dylan Pietsch, who will be making his first start for the Wallabies. In another change, Jake Gordon returns to the starting lineup at scrumhalf, taking over from Nic White, who started the previous match in Sydney.
These adjustments come as Australia aims to end a 23-year winless streak against the All Blacks in New Zealand.
The Wallabies’ lineup for Bledisloe II includes: Angus Bell, Matt Faessler, Taniela Tupou, Nick Frost, Jeremy Williams, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson (c), Jake Gordon, Noah Lolesio, Dylan Pietsch, Hunter Paisami, Len Ikitau, Andrew Kellaway, Tom Wright. Reserves consist of Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Isaac Kailea, Allan Alaalatoa, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Langi Gleeson, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, and Josh Flook.