Cheika makes changes to Wallabies side for second Bledisloe

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made a number of changes to his side ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday night. Quade Cooper will play in the gold jersey for the first time since the Wallabies’ 65-3 win over Uruguay at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, lining up at flyhalf for his 59th Test. Australia will have a new-look centre pairing with Bernard Foley shifting to inside centre and Samu Kerevi named outside him for his first appearance since the second Test against England in June. Western Force lock Adam Coleman has earned his first start for the Wallabies after making his debut off the bench in the third Test against England in June. Brumbies flanker Scott Fardy has also earned a re-call to the starting side while Will Skelton will make his return via the bench after sitting out the opening Bledisloe encounter last weekend. Melbourne Rebels utility Reece Hodge is in line to make his debut and become the 897th player to represent
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