Tane Edmed is being backed to bounce back in his second start for Australia at No.10.
Edmed was dropped after a shaky starting debut against Argentina where he was charged down by hooker Julian Montoya who then gathered to score a try.
But he’s back running the cutter in place of James O’Connor tonight.
“A little bit tight and caught him unaware, but apart from that he actually did some really good things,” Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said.
“He had some really good moments, some really good passing moments, obviously hit the 50-22 and he’s built into the week really confidently and we’ve got confidence in him.”
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson also has faith in Edmed – not that he’d ever say differently.
Tane Edmed of the Wallabies reacts. Getty
“I thought his last game against Argentina was a really good game. He obviously had the hiccup moment which is something everyone sort of looks at,” Wilson told reporters.
“But the way he directed us around the field, a few big moments, hitting a 50-22, sound off the boot, he’s got a really good kicking game.
“Just to go out there and do that because he’s a really confident player and he’s got a really loud voice which is something I love about him. He’s not afraid to direct us around the field. Just to go out there and be composed and do that. We’ve all got his back out there, that’s for sure.”