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Who's who in the Wallabies to face Boks

by Melissa Woods , 4 years ago

3 minute read

There are some new and old faces in the Wallabies named to face South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg.

JAMES SLIPPER of the Reds on the attack during the round three Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand.
JAMES SLIPPER of the Reds on the attack during the round three Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand. Picture: Rob Jefferies/Getty Images

NEW AND OLD WALLABIES FACES

James Slipper (prop)

Age: 30

Tests: 86

Returns to Wallabies fold after two years out including a two-month ban for cocaine use. Dumped by the Reds but reignited his career this Super Rugby season with the Brumbies.

Isi Naisarani (No.8)

Age: 24

Tests: 0

Fijian-born Naisarani has long been earmarked to play for Australia and qualified in April this year. Was one the Melbourne Rebels' best during Super Rugby.

Nic White (halfback)

Age: 29

Tests: 22

White last played for the Wallabies in August 2015 before he shifted his career off-shore. Cut short his contract with UK club Exeter to roll the dice for the Rugby World Cup.

Harry Johnson-Holmes

Age: 22

Tests: 0

Rushed to Johannesburg after a run of front-row injuries, Johnson-Holmes has only played 12 Super Rugby games with the Waratahs and can expect a baptism of fire at Ellis Park.

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