Fullback Jock Campbell will make his first start for Australia after being named on Thursday as one of four changes for the test against France in Paris at the weekend.Campbell, 27, came off the bench for his debut last Saturday in the 16-15 win over Scotland at Murrayfield when Tom Banks hurt his ankle a
Fullback Jock Campbell will make his first start for Australia after being named on Thursday as one of four changes for the test against France in Paris at the weekend.
In the front row, Taniela Tupou replaces Allan Alaalatoa, who was ruled out after suffering concussion in last weekend’s narrow win. “I just didn’t perform and I think I let it get to me. I tried to play my best and I nearly ruined it with a bloody penalty at the end."“France are a very good team ... their forwards are just so big,” Tupou said.
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