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Kuridrani named to start for Wallabies

Kuridrani named to start for Wallabies
Tevita Kuridrani in one of his earlier games for the Wallabies (Photo: greenandgoldrugby)

Fiji born and Brumbies centre Tevita Kuridrani has been named to start for the Wallabies when they meet France this Saturday.

Kuridrani will start alongside Brumbies teammate Matt Toomua in the centers position.

Nic White and Bernard Foley will form a new Wallabies halves pairing with long-serving halfback Will Genia unable to even gain selection on the bench.

Brumbies star White will start at halfback while Foley has been given the five eighth role ahead of Waratahs teammate Kurtley Beale who is on the bench.

Nick Phipps has been preferred as reserve halfback ahead of Genia.

Coach Ewen McKenzie has also handed a Test debut to Brumbies lock Sam Carter alongside Rob Simmons in the second row with former skipper James Horwill relegated to the bench.

Wycliff Palu has claimed the contentious No.8 spot for his 50th appearance for the Wallabies.

The Wallabies meet France at 10pm this Saturday while the All Blacks play England at 7:35pm.

In the other test matches, Argentina host Ireland at 8:30am Sunday and South Africa meet the World 15 at 2am.

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