Israel Folau is one of a few big names that return to the Wallabies squad to face Ireland in Dublin on Sunday.
Michael Cheika has brought Israel Folau, Sekope Kepu, Dane Haylett‑Petty, Reece Hodge and Rory Arnold back into the lineup, after giving them a lighter week in France, as the Wallabies bid to keep their Grand Slam attempt alive.
Cheika says that he felt the Irish would target their tall timber in the match, though the breakdown is sure to be where most eyes are, given the recent run of form of Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien and the destruction David Pocock inflicted on the French last weekend.
The Wallabies lost to Ireland in their last clash in 2014 at Aviva Stadium, Cheika’s first tour as Wallabies coach and they will be aware of the threat the home side poses.
The Wallabies takes on Ireland at 6:30pm Sunday.
Meanwhile the Vodafone Flying Fijians will take on Japan at 3.10am Sunday.
Source: Planet Rugby
