Head coach Les Kiss made three starting changes following Australia's 45-22 defeat to England at Twickenham. Carter Gordon will start at flyhalf against Scotland in his first match since breaking his leg against Argentina two months ago. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii shifts back to centre to partner Len Ikitau after Isaac Henry sustained a hamstring injury, which opened the wing spot for Harry Potter. In the forwards, Rob Valetini's return at blindside flanker shifts Jeremy Williams into the second row.
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Les Kiss made three starting lineup changes following Australia's 45-22 defeat against En…: Les Kiss made three starting lineup changes following Australia's 45-22 defeat against England at Twickenham.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau will pair in the centres for their 18th test togethe…: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau will pair in the centres for their 18th test together.
Tom Hooper earned selection on the bench after recovering from a shoulder injury.: Tom Hooper earned selection on the bench after recovering from a shoulder injury.
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EDINBURGH, Nov 13 : Australia have brought Carter Gordon back into their line-up for Sunday's Nations Championship clash against Scotland as they continue to search for a settled flyhalf ahead of next year’s World Cup.
• There are three changes to the Wallabies’ starting line-up after last Sunday’s listless performance against England at Twickenham, where they lost 45-22
• Gordon plays for the first time since suffering a broken leg in the 28-28 draw with Argentina in Mendoza two months ago
• Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is restored to centre to partner Len Ikitau, who earlier this week suggested the pair were the best option for the Wallabies in midfield
• It will be Ikitau and Suaalii's 18th test together, with Isaac Henry ruled out by a hamstring injury. Harry Potter takes Suaalii’s place on the wing.
• Rob Valetini is also back in the starting XV at blindside flank with Jeremy Williams shifted into the second row where he takes the place of Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
• Coach Les Kiss on Friday also made changes to the replacements, naming Brandon Paenga-Amosa as…
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