Harry Potter is set to make his Test debut as Harry Wilson returns to lead Australia against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Potter will become the 18th Wallabies debutant this year and link up with last week’s hat-trick hero Tom Wright, and right winger Andrew Kellaway in the back three for the Aussies’ third Test of their Grand Slam tour.
The 26-year-old is one of six changes to the starting XV with Wilson returning at No 8, while openside flanker Carlo Tizzano starts for the first time on the UK trip. Rob Valetini shifts back to the side of the scrum.
Joseph Suaalii returns at outside centre in Edinburgh, with Len Ikitau moving to No 12, in place of the suspended Samu Kerevi. Scrumhalf Jake Gordon has been recalled to partner flyhalf Noah Lolesio.
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The final change by head coach Joe Schmidt sees lock Jeremy Williams back in the second row alongside Will Skelton. Angus Bell, Matt Faessler and Allan Alaalatoa form the front row.
Loosehead prop Isaac Kailea is in line for his first appearance on the tour if he features off the bench.
“The week has been complicated, with the freezing conditions ruling out training fields but the group has adapted well to the situation,” Schmidt said.
“The core of the Scotland team has been together for a number of years. They’re cohesive and combative and we will need to be at our best on Sunday.”
Australia – 15 Tom Wright, 14 Andrew Kellaway, 13 Joseph Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 11 Harry Potter, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Jake Gordon, 8 Harry Wilson (c), 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Will Skelton, 4 Jeremy Williams, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Matt Faessler, 1 Angus Bell
Subs: 16 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17 Isaac Kailea, 18 Zane Nonggorr, 19 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 20 Langi Gleeson, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Ben Donaldson, 23 Max Jorgensen.
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