Cheika makes six changes to Wallabies side to play Italy

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made six changes to his starting fifteen to face Italy at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Wallabies Captain Stephen Moore returns to the starting side in a new-look forward pack, with Brumbies pair Scott Sio and Rory Arnold joined by Lopeti Timani at number 8 to make up four total changes up-front. In the backs, Melbourne flyer Sefa Naivalu gets the chance to add to his six Tests, while veteran Rob Horne returns to the Wallabies starting lineup for the first time in almost exactly 12 months, after last running on for the final Test against England on June 25 last year. The Wallabies are yet to lose to Italy in their 16 previous meetings, with their last clash in Brisbane back in 1994 when the Aussies prevailed 23-20 at Ballymore. Wallabies side to play Italy 1. Scott Sio (31 Tests) 2. Stephen Moore (c) (119 Tests) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (11 Tests) 4. Rory Arnold (11 Tests) 5. Adam Coleman (11 Tests) 6. Ned Hanigan (2 Te
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