Australia U20s make changes ahead of must win clash against England

The Australian U20s side has been named ahead of tomorrow morning's must win U20s World Championship clash against England. Australia must beat England by more than seven points and ensure the English don't claim a four try bonus point to secure a spot in the semi finals. Head coach Adrian Thompson has made three changes to his starting line-up from the team’s 38-10 win over Italy. Queensland Reds lock Lukhan Tui, who came off the bench to score one of the team’s five tries last weekend, has been promoted to the starting line-up with Izack Rodda moving to the reserves. In the backrow, Melbourne U20s flanker Ikapote Tupai has been named to start at openside flanker, after missing the opening two matches of the tournament. Liam Wright moves to the reserves where Thompson has opted for a six-two split between forwards and backs. In the backline, Toowoomba product Liam Jurd, who also scored off the bench against Italy, will earn his first start of the tournament at outside centre.
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