Michael Cheika puts faith in Wallabies rookie Jordan Petaia for Italy Test

  • Winger one of six changes to Australian side
  • Jake Gordon will also make his debut in Padua

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has backed 18-year-old rookie Jordan Petaia to successfully make the transition to Test rugby. The Queensland Reds flyer has been named on the wing for the weekend’s clash with Italy in Padua – one of six changes to the side that lost 9-6 in Cardiff to Wales last week.

Cheika said he was initially being tipped off about Petaia by Reds coach Brad Thorne last year and had shown in training in Europe this month that he is comfortable playing alongside international players.

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