2023-09-07 15:59:54
By Ed
Published 14 minutes ago, Updated now
Samu Kerevi will be well aligned against Georgia. Speed Media/Icon Sportswire / PANORAMIC
While he was uncertain until now, three-quarter Samu Kerevi will finally be well aligned in the center of the Wallabies attack against Georgia. Another surprise from the XV, Donaldson is the starter.
Eddie Jones announced this Thursday the first XV of the Wallabies to start this world against Georgia. The 63-year-old coach surprised everyone by aligning Ben Donaldson at full-back to the detriment of Andrew Kellaway, the usual starter.
Another big surprise, the presence of Samuel Kerevi. Hit in the right hand during a defeat against New Zealand (23-20) on August 5 in Dunedin, the 29-year-old had to undergo an operation immediately. Announced uncertain for several days, he will finally start as a starter for the start of the world championship. His presence as well as that of the powerful winger Marika Koroibete, left to rest against France, transformed the Wallabies’ attack line.
The XV Australia
Donaldson – Nawaqanitawase, Petaia, Kerevi, Koroibete – (o) Gordon, (m) McDermott – Valetini, Mcreight, Hooper – Skelton (cap.), Arnold – Tupou, Porecki, Bell.
Substitutes : Faessler, Schoupp, Nonggorr, Leota, Gleeson, White, Foketi, Vunivalu
Georgia’s XV
Niniashvili – Tabutsadze, Tapladze, Sharikadze (cap.), Modebadze – (o) Matkava, (m) Lobzhanidze – Gorgadze, Ivanishvili, Jalagonia – Mikautadze, Cheishvili – Papidze, Mamukashvili, Abuladze.
Substitutes : Zamtaradze, Gogichashvili, Gigashvili, Jaiani, Tsutskiridze, Aprasidze, Abzhandadze, Kveseladze.
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