James O’Connor among several forced Wallabies changes for Argentina Test

Veteran James O’Connor will start at five-eighth among a raft of changes to the Wallabies following another disrupted build-up ahead of their second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. The Australians will take on the wounded Pumas in San Juan on Sunday morning looking to back upLeading up to that opening Test they lost skipper Michael Hooper and hooker Dave Porecki while veteran playmaker Quade Cooper ruptured his Achilles during the game.

The inexperience of Foketi has led Rennie to opt for the cool head of 63-Test veteran O’Connor ahead of youngster Noah Lolesio, who wore the 10 jersey through the recent England series. Prop Allan Alaalatoa became the fourth member from the Wallabies squad to fly home from Argentina, following a family bereavement, with Taniela Tupou the starting tighthead.

Giteau’s Law choice Rory Arnold, who has been based in France, will have his first start of the year in the second row, replacing Matt Philip while giant Melbourne enforcer Pone Fa’amausili has been named to make his Test debut from the bench. Irae Simone, who was a late call-up to the squad and will head to France following the two-Test tour of Argentina, has been named on the bench for his third Test with Rennie adding an additional back.: Tom Wright, Jordan Petaia, Len Ikitau, Lalakai Foketi, Marika Koroibete, James O’Connor, Nic White, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Jed Holloway, Darcy Swain, Rory Arnold, Taniela Tupou, Folau Fainga’a, James Slipper .

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