Jones explains rookie’s World Cup selection, says Wallabies are ‘F1 car ready to take off’
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones declared his new-look team was “ready to take off” as he confirmed extra goalkicking skill was the catalyst for his shock selection of Ben Donaldson at fullback for the opening World Cup clash with Georgia.
All three changes were in the backline, with Samu Kerevi overcoming his broken hand to return to inside centre, with superstar Marika Koroibete regaining his spot. FIBA Basketball World Cup | Watch the Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Final FREE & LIVE with ESPN on Kayo Freebies.Jones revealed the plan around Donaldson had been a few weeks in the making and backed his young outfit to get the job done.“It’s 20 years since Australia’s picked a young team like this, and it shows a changing of the guard. This is a new team that wants to take Australian rugby forward.”“His goalkicking has been at a high standard, which obviously gives us two for the game.
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