O’Connor gets nod to replace Cooper, giant Wallabies prop to debut | iainpayten
James O’Connor will replace Quade Cooper in Australia’s No.10 jersey and one-cap NSW centre Lalakai Foketi will start alongside him when the Wallabies take on Argentina in the second Test in San Juan on Sunday .
in the England series last month but has been overlooked for any role in the 23-man squad on the Argentina trip., and has played most his nine Tests under Rennie since 2020 in the position. He was superb in the early stages of Super Rugby for the Reds, but knee and hamstring injuries scuppered the second half of his season.
A concussion to Hunter Paisami has ruled the No.12 out. He has been replaced by Foketi, who will be playing in only his second Test after making his debut against Wales in 2021.