Published: September 13, 2018
- Fullback to play on flank for first time since 2013
- David Pocock also set for return on Gold Coast
Israel Folau has been named to make his Wallabies return against Argentina - but not in his usual position. Instead, coach Michael Cheika starts Folau on the right wing for Saturday night’s Rugby Championship clash on the Gold Coast, meaning the in-form Dane Haylett-Petty will remain at fullback.
Folau hasn’t started a Test match on the wing since the 2013 Bledisloe Cup, having worn the No 15 jersey for his past 61 consecutive international appearances. It is another selection curve ball from Cheika as he seeks to restore more potency to Australia’s attack after a lean return in terms of points scored across their six outings so far this year.
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