The Wallabies might just fancy their chances of beating the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship clash over the weekend.
Seen here: Australia’s Wallabies captain Harry Wilson and New Zealand All Blacks captain Scott Barrett. Picture: David Gray/AFP"We had a detailed review and tried to put it behind us, and it is not very hard to motivate a group for the Bledisloe Cup.
Australia have made five changes to the starting side, with Nic White and Noah Lolesio back as the halves pairing, while centre Hunter Paisami and fullback Tom Wright return from injury.New Zealand have also rung the changes after their 18-12 defeat in Cape Town a fortnight ago, with veteran fullback Beauden Barrett recalled to the starting side and dangerous wing Caleb Clarke also returning.
"We're expecting a high-tempo game, they will want to hold the ball, so that's a challenge we're prepared for," he said. Barrett revealed the Bledisloe Cup -- the trophy the two teams fight for each year -- had been prominently displayed in the team room this week to remind them what was at stake.
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