Australia coach Eddie Jones has sprung a typical surprise by picking Ben Donaldson at fullback in an inexperienced side for its Rugby World Cup opener against Georgia on Saturday.
Even though Donaldson has scant experience, he gives Jones a second kicking option if Carter Gordon proves wayward.
“With the youngest team at the Rugby World Cup, the excitement level in the group is high and we’ve had a good preparation,” Jones said on Thursday. France-based duo Will Skelton — the captain — and Richie Arnold form the second row, with Jones opting for an unchanged back row of Tom Hooper, Fraser McReight and Rob Valetini.
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