Wallabies make forced changes for Bledisloe Cup rematch
Australia names Declan Meredith at flyhalf for second Test against New Zealand after injuries to key players.
At a glance
- Declan Meredith starts at flyhalf with Harry McLaughlin-Phillips on the bench
- Australia lost 50-19 in the first Test in Auckland
- New Zealand has retained the Bledisloe Cup for 24 straight years
- New Zealand makes three changes to its starting XV
Australia coach Les Kiss has named Declan Meredith as starting flyhalf for Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand in Sydney, with uncapped playmaker Harry McLaughlin-Phillips named as backup. The changes come after injuries ruled out Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson.
The Wallabies suffered a 50-19 defeat in Auckland last week, a result that confirmed New Zealand would retain the Bledisloe Cup for the 24th consecutive year. New Zealand has made three changes to its starting XV for the Sydney match.
Why it matters
The Wallabies seek to avoid a series sweep after their heavy defeat in Auckland, though the All Blacks have already secured the trophy.
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