No changes to Rennie’s Wallabies for second Springboks game

Coach Dave Rennie has made no changes to Australian team that beat last time out, as his side prepare for a tournament-defining game against the same opposition.

Should the win here, they will surely be among the favourites to win The Rugby and end the chances of the .

For the sold out game at the brand new Sydney Football Stadium (known as the Allianz Stadium for sponsorship reasons), Waratahs captain Jake Gordon is the only change to the matchday 23, named as the replacement scrum-half in his hometown.

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said: “It's great to be able to have some consistency in selection with the team that played last week earning the right to wear the jersey again in Sydney.”

“While rapt with last week's effort, we're well aware of the challenge a wounded Springbok poses and the intensity we will require again on Saturday night.

“We're excited by the opportunity to play in front of a sold out crowd in the first International event at the new Allianz Stadium.”

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