It’s the Wallabies final pool game, as they take on Georgia in Shizuoka as an approaching typhoon causes havoc at the Rugby World Cup.
Michael Cheika’s men looked destined for a second-place finish in Pool D, following a narrow loss to Wales in Tokyo.
They did however, bounce back strongly against Uruguay in Oita, with a dominant 45-10 victory.
Following Friday night’s game against the Georgians, the Wallabies will then shift their focus to England in the Quarter Finals – also to be played in Oita.
We’re continuing to keep an eye on our Waratahs, tracking their progress across the campaign.
There’s been changes aplenty across each of the group fixtures, so let’s see how our boys are shaping up:
Michael Hooper
Put in another strong performance against Uruguay after a typically tough display against the Welsh. Was named on the bench for what was to be his 99th Test, before being a late scratching as a precaution. Will no doubt be ready and raring to go for next week’s Quarter Final.
Kurtley Beale
After coming off the bench against Wales, Beale was in everything early against Uruguay. Retains his spot at fullback against Georgia and will play a pivotal role in attack alongside Matt To’omua at flyhalf.
Jack Dempsey
A Rugby World Cup debut against Uruguay where Dempsey posted some impressive numbers, staking his claim for a spot in the 23 for the remainder of the tournament. After an embroidery bungle in Oita, Dempsey wore the 6 but played at no.8 – he’ll play at blindside against Georgia.
Adam Ashley-Cooper
Appeared off the bench against Uruguay after nabbing the first try in the Wallabies clash with Wales in Tokyo. Misses out this week, but his experience will continue to be of value as the tournament moves into the finals.
Rob Simmons
Started against Uruguay and performed strongly in Oita alongside Adam Coleman. Originally missed the 23 for this clash, but returns in place of Coleman who was ruled at Captain’s Run on Thursday. The call up sees Simmons notch his 100th Test cap.
Tolu Latu
A well-earned rest for Tolu against Uruguay after some standout performances against Fiji and Wales. He comes back into Cheika’s starting XV as the Wallabies prepare for an arduous battle in the middle against tough-as-nails Georgian side.
Sekope Kepu
Starts in the front row alongside Latu and Scott Sio. The experienced campaigner has been a constant for Cheika, appearing in all of the Wallabies pool games in what will be his final Rugby World Cup.
Bernard Foley
Misses the 23 this time around after starting against the Welsh in Tokyo. Cheika has shown he’s not afraid to make changes to his XV and Foley’s big game experience keeps his well in the frame for selection.
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Match details:
Friday 11 October
Australia v Georgia
Kick-off: 9:15pm (AEDT)
Shizuoka Stadium, Shizuoka
