Wallabies Make Changes For England Clash
Australia have made fourteen changes to the starting fifteen from the team's most recent Pool A clash with Uruguay includes the return of Wallabies Captain Stephen Moore for his 98th Test appearance, while Adam Ashley-Cooper and Michael Hooper will once again share the vice captaincy.
Starting the tournament with two tries against Fiji, David Pocock will start his third match at number 8 this season, in what is now familiar surroundings for the 27-year-old.
The Wallabies go into the match against the home nation looking to build on their first two performances in the tournament.
"We've been working hard each day this week to improve our game before we play England on Saturday,” said Cheika.
“I believe that this group (the same starting team that ran out against Fiji) has been really clear on where we must improve and the level we must be at to compete with England and we know that it's going to be a very tough challenge.
“The group is really committed to making all Australians truly proud of how we represent them at this Rugby World Cup and Saturday night will be another opportunity for us to do that."
Cheika will name his eight man bench following the Wallabies training session at Dulwich College in London today.
Australia: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 13 Tevita Kuridrani, 12 Matt Giteau, 11 Rob Horne, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Will Genia, 8 David Pocock, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Scott Fardy, 5 Rob Simmons, 4 Kane Douglas, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Stephen Moore (captain), 1 Scott Sio
Replacements: TBC
Date: Saturday, October 3
Venue: Twickenham, London
Kick-off: 20.00 (19.00 GMT; 6:00am Sunday, October 4 AEST)
Referee: Romain Poite (France)
Assistant referees: George Clancy (Ireland), Marius Mitrea (Italy)
TMO: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)
