Wallabies captain Liam Wright will miss the second Test due to injury, while Warren Gatland and Wales have called up a breakaway with a famous surname.
Sydney-raised Brumbies back-rower Charlie Cale has been named for a starting debut for the Wallabies against Wales in Melbourne, after skipper Liam Wright was ruled out with a shoulder injury.
But after Lynagh became the 12th son of a Wallaby to win a Test cap last week, a 13th Wallabies’ father-son duo is set to occur on Saturday, with hooker Josh Nasser replacing Billy Pollard on the bench. “We’ve worked hard again this week in Melbourne and will be going out to earn the support of those in the stands and those at home on Saturday night.”Wales coach Warren Gatland also turned to a famous surname when selecting his injury-hit side for the second Test, with James Botham named to start at No.6.
Gatland was forced into making the change, after experienced No.8 Aaron Wainwright was ruled out due to a leg injury.
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