Wallabies ring changes for Ireland game

Australia have made six changes to their side for Saturday's Test match with Ireland in Dublin.

Australia have made six changes to their side for Saturday's Test match with Ireland in Dublin.

Injuries and a punishing travel schedule have forced the changes from the team that started last week's hard-fought victory over Argentina.

Coach Eddie Jones said selectors had picked the best side available: "We've picked a pretty exciting line-up for this test.

"We've got Adam Freier making his full debut, Matt Giteau on the bench, but at the same time we've got seasoned campaigners like David Giffin making a comeback from surgery and Owen Finegan starting in the second row".

Australia team to play Ireland on Saturday, November 9th, Dublin:

N Stiles, A Freier, P Noriega, O Finegan, D Giffin, M Cockbain, G Smith, T Kefu, G Gregan (c), S Larkham, S Staniforth, D Herbert, S Mortlock, W Sailor, M Burke

Replacements: B Cannon, B Darwin, J Harrison, D Croft, C Whitaker, E Flatley, M Giteau.

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