Wales pick two specialist No.7’s in starting side to play Wallabies

Wales have made six personnel changes for their clash against the Wallabies on Saturday, with coach Warren Gatland shifting captain Sam Warburton to blindside flanker to make room for fellow No.7 Justin Tipuric in the starting side. Gareth Anscombe also comes into the side at fullback to make his first International start and he forms a new-look back three alongside Alex Cuthbert and Liam Williams. George North is named at outside centre and he will partner Jamie Roberts for the third time in midfield. Dan Biggar and Gareth Davies, who have collected the last two man-of-the-match awards in Wales' victories continue their partnership at half-back. In the forwards, Paul James returns from injury to start in the front row alongside hooker Scott Baldwin and prop Samson Lee. Luke Charteris comes into the starting line-up to partner Alun Wyn Jones who makes his 99th Test appearance. "Saturday is another huge encounter and both sides will be coming in with momentum and looking to top
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