Thursday Morning Round Up

October 19, 2017
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Ultimate Rugby

Australia v New Zealand Lineups

#AUSvNZL LINEUPS: The Wallabies have made one change for the final #BledisloeCup clash, while @LimaSopoaga starts for the All Blacks 🇦🇺v🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/OM9aQWVxmn

— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) October 19, 2017

The All Blacks have made 4 changes as Lima Sopoaga comes in for Beauden Barrett in the 10 jersey, while Waisake Naholo comes in on the right wing for the injured Nehe Milner-Skudder. TJ Perenara is reserve halfback, with Anton Lienert-Brown coming into the 23 to provide additional back cover.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made one forced change to his starting fifteen with Rob Simmons shifting into the second row after Izack Rodda underwent surgery on an injured shoulder.

Sherwin Stowers announces his retirement

Stowers debuted for New Zealand as an 18-year-old in Dubai in 2004. Since then he has made 38 tournament appearances and scored 126 tries, the fourth-most by any New Zealand player. Stowers has four World Series victories, Commonwealth Games gold and silver medals and a World Rugby Sevens World Cup title to his name.

Reds sign Chris Feauai-Sautia and Filipo Daugunu

The Queensland Reds have added depth to their backline stocks with the re-signing of Chris Feauai-Sautia and new signing of exciting Fijian flyer Filipo Daugunu.

FORCEFUL FORWARDS! Alex Fidow & Asafo Aumua