Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii benched as Joe Schmidt re-shuffles Wallabies team for Wales [Video]

Just a week after wowing the world on debut, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been benched by Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt in a re-shuffled team to meet Wales, which also sees the return of overseas-based stars Samu Kerevi and Will Skelton.

Suaalii turned in a strong performance at outside centre in Australia’s thrilling win over England at Twickenham but Schmidt has opted for a new-look midfield for the clash against Wales in Cardiff, with Len Ikitau shifting back to no.13 and Kerevi starting in the no.12.

It will be Kerevi’s 50th appearance for the Wallabies but his first since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, after the Japan-based centre was not used by Schmidt during the winter, or at Twickenham.

The mid-field switch is one of six changes to the starting side from last week’s victory.

With captain Harry Wilson ruled out due to concussion, prop …