Scotland will be looking to exploit the inexperience of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in rugby when they meet the Wallabies at Murrayfield.
Coach Joe Schmidt names his side on Saturday morning and Jake Gordon is also expected to return at halfback after recovering from a head cut, and winger Harry Potter could be in line for a Test debut, with Dylan Pietsch having left the tour due to a calf injury.
Jones answered with a small smile, and also confirmed no.13 was one of the hardest positions to defend. Jones, a 52-cap centre who grew up in England and also played for the Stormers in Super Rugby, said he was excited for the clash against the Wallabies given the two teams both like to play an open style of rugby.
Wallabies no.10 Noah Lolesio said he believed Suaalii has only just started showing his ability in rugby. The luxury for Schmidt is having Lolesio finding great confidence and form on the tour, and particularly having Ikitau alongside Suaalii.
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