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Carter Gordon to start for refreshed Wallabies against Italy
Carter Gordon returns to Wallabies flyhalf to fill the gap left by injury and form issues, aiming to secure a crucial win for a top-six 2027 World Cup draw.
- On Saturday, Coach Joe Schmidt has named Carter Gordon at No.10 for the Test in Udine; the eight-times capped Wallaby returns after a spell with the Gold Coast Titans and no Tests since the World Cup.
- Following the England loss, selection instability at No.10 forced a change, with Australia's poor showing last weekend and Noah Lolesio's injury leaving the position unsettled.
- Eight-Times capped Gordon has a contract through 2028 with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds, and despite a slight quad injury, Schmidt said his momentum and confidence made him ready.
- Seventh-Ranked Australia must win to protect its World Cup seeding hopes, with Tom Lynagh and Ben Donaldson unavailable and James O'Connor returning for the November 16 Test in Dublin.
- The squad reshuffle includes Corey Toole ahead of Max Jorgensen, while Pete Samu returns on the bench and Matt Faessler starts, as Italy features Australian-linked wingers Monty Ioane and Louis Lynagh.
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