Brumbies scrum half Ryan Lonergan will captain the Australia XV side against England A in the side’s final game of their tour of the UK on Sunday afternoon local time.
He’s one of a number of changes to the starting side that drew 10-all with Bristol last week, with the full squad of 30 set for game time throughout the tour. Flanker Luke Reimer and Lonergan come into the side for their first start of the tour.
Brumbies and Wallabies pair Tom Hooper and Reimer are named in the loose forward trio, with Hooper a standout performer in last week's fixture against the Bristol Bears.
Our flyer Corey Toole shifts to the right wing, with Jock Campbell named to start at fullback and Darby Lancaster on the left wing.
Last week’s starters Lachlan Lonergan and Rhys van Nek shift to the replacement front row, with Brumbies flanker Rory Scott selected as forward cover. Versatile Brumbies back Ollie Sapsford rounds out the matchday 23.
Australia XV coach Rod Seib said: “We had a really valuable hit out against Bristol last week and we’ve trained well again, as we try to build some more cohesion among the group and provide opportunities to those in the squad.”
“To play England A at an iconic ground such as The Stoop is going to be a memorable experience for our players and I know it’s a challenge they’re looking forward to.”
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Australia XV team to play England A at Twickenham Stoop in London on Sunday November 17 at 2:00pm GMT
1. Harry Hoopert - Western Force
2. Josh Nasser – Queensland Reds
3. Massimo De Lutiis – Queensland Reds
4. Ryan Smith (vc) – Queensland Reds
5. Josh Canham - Queensland Reds
6. Tom Hooper - ACT Brumbies
7. Luke Reimer - ACT Brumbies
8. Joe Brial - Queensland Reds
9. Ryan Lonergan (c) - ACT Brumbies
10. Tom Lynagh – Queensland Reds
11. Darby Lancaster – NSW Waratahs
12. Hamish Stewart - Western Force
13. Joey Walton - NSW Waratahs
14. Corey Toole - ACT Brumbies
15. Jock Campbell – Queensland Reds
Substitutes:
16. Lachlan Lonergan – ACT Brumbies
17. Tom Lambert – NSW Waratahs
18. Rhys van Nek - ACT Brumbies
19. Angus Blyth - Queensland Reds
20. Rory Scott - ACT Brumbies
21. Issak Fines-Leleiwasa - Western Force
22. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips – Queensland Reds
23. Ollie Sapsford - ACT Brumbies
