US EditionWill Skelton Returns From France (yet Again) in Bid to Help Wallabies at the Rugby Championship
Will Skelton returns to strengthen the Wallabies' forward pack as they seek to improve Rugby Championship standing with five team changes, coach Joe Schmidt confirmed.
- Will Skelton returns to start for the Wallabies on Saturday, October 4 at Optus Stadium, Perth, while James O'Connor is shifted to the bench in the 23-man squad.
- After last week's 33-24 defeat at Eden Park, Will Skelton flew in from France to bolster the second row as Australia must beat New Zealand and rely on other results to stay in the Rugby Championship.
- Tactical changes include promoting Tane Edmed to start at No.10 after an 80-minute bench stint last week, with Jake Gordon recovered from hamstring and Filipo Daugunu earning his first start of the year.
- Following his error-filled display in Auckland, James O'Connor was shifted to the bench, but Joe Schmidt said his experience still adds value from the reserves.
- Having missed three matches, Will Skelton, who stands 2.03 metres, said `The Rugby Championship is still up for grabs, there's still a lot to play for` after training at La Rochelle.
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