Wallabies bench Valetini, start Suaalii on wing for England Test at Twickenham

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Wallabies coach Les Kiss has benched star forward Rob Valetini for Monday's Test against England at Twickenham, a major selection gamble for the crucial clash. Valetini, a two-time John Eales medallist and starter in all Tests this year, moves to the bench as Jeremy Williams shifts to back row and Josh Canham starts at lock. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns to the wing, with Len Ikitau back at inside centre and Declan Meredith retained at flyhalf. Powerhouse prop Taniela Tupou returns on a heavyweight bench, which Kiss believes will be decisive in the second half. Angus Bell and Billy Pollard also start in the pack, while Ben Donaldson returns from injury as back-up flyhalf.


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