The Brumbies have announced their starting lineup for this Friday afternoon’s clash with the Otago Highlanders in Dunedin.
There’s 11 Wallabies in the starting lineup.
Ben Alexander has been benched in favour of Guy Shepherdson.
Of some interest is the retention of Stirling Mortlock at inside centre, which will give him more chances to run as a crash centre. It’ll be intriguing to see how he answers lingering questions about his suitability to play as the second fly half.
Halfback also seems to have been resolved with Patrick Phibbs getting the nod over Josh Holmes.
The 15 are:
- 1. Nic Henderson
2. Stephen Moore
3. Guy Shepherson
4. Ben Hand
5. Mark Chisholm
6. Julian Salvi
7. George Smith
8. Stephen Hoiles (c)
9. Patrick Phibbs
10. Christian Lealiifano
11. Francis Fainifo
12. Stirling Mortlock
13. Adam Ashley-Cooper
14. Clyde Rathbone
15. Mark Gerrard
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