Ioane returns to Wallabies XI

Ioane returns to Wallabies XI

Digby Ioane returns for Australia for the clash with Wales in one of three changes to the side that lost to Scotland last weekend.

Ioane was forced to withdraw from the squad for last weekend's Hopetoun Cup Test with a shoulder injury but the centre returns in place of Ryan Cross as the Wallabies look to avenge their shock 9-8 defeat at Murrayfield.

Other changes see flanker David Pocock and lock Dean Munn start in place of George Smith and Mark Chisholm respectively after the former was rested last week while Munn comes in after captaining the side against the Cardiff Blues in midweek.

Will Genia, Wycliff Paly and Benn Robinson were all cleared to play after being doubtful with injury.

The Wallabies will be desperate for a positive result this weekend after becoming the first Australian side to lose to Scotland for 27 years.]

They have won just one Test this autumn, beating England 18-9 and drew with Ireland after a last-minute Brian O'Driscoll try before losing to Scotland after Matt Giteau missed a last-gasp conversion.


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