Kuridrani to make 1st appearance at this year's RWC for match against Uruguay

Fiji-born Wallabies centre, Tevita Kuridrani will make his first appearance at this year's Rugby World Cup when they face Uruguay this Saturday.

Kuridrani was not included in the starting line-up for the Wallabies first and second match as he was out due to injury.

Feel the 🔥🔥🔥

Steaming up ahead of Uruguay on Saturday!#GoldBlooded #AUSvURU #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/ZgeXRCDJaV

— Wallabies (@wallabies) October 2, 2019

Fellow Fijians Marika Koroibete, Isi Naisarani, and Samu Kerevi have been rested.

Thank you for your support @RealHughJackman!

We are happy to hear you will be watching us take on @RugbyUruguay this Saturday!#GoldBlooded #TeamRugby https://t.co/aQuISEQQL1

— Wallabies (@wallabies) October 1, 2019

Wallabies coach, Michael Cheika has made 12 changes in his starting line-up against Uruguay with the likes of Jordan Petaia who will be making his Rugby World Cup debut on the wing.

Congratulations Jordan!#RWC2019 #AUSvURU #TeamRugby #GoldBlooded https://t.co/QWBR8uqNbo

— Wallabies (@wallabies) October 2, 2019

The Wallabies will face Uruguay at 5.15 pm this Saturday.

Meanwhile, Ireland will play Russia at 10.15 pm tonight.

Australia:

Kurtley Beale, Dane Haylett-Petty, Tevita Kuridrani, Matt Toomua, Jordan Petaia, Christian Lealiifano, Nic White, Jack Dempsey, Michael Hooper (captain), Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Adam Coleman, Rob Simmons, Allan Alaalatoa, Folau Faingaa, James Slipper. 

Reserves: Jordan Uelese, Sekope Kepu, Taniela Tupou, Rory Arnold, David Pocock, Will Genia, James O’Connor, Adam Ashley-Cooper.

[Source: The Guardian]

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