Wales v Australia: Centre Suaalii dropped to bench by Wallabies

Australia have made a shock call by dropping highly-rated centre Jordan Petaia to the bench for Saturday's Test against Wales in Cardiff

Petaia, who has won six caps for the Wallabies, was replaced by Hunter Paisami in the starting XV, with coach Dave Rennie saying the change was made to give the team "a bit more experience" in midfield.

Rennie also confirmed that half-back Nic White will captain the side in the absence of regular skipper Michael Hooper, who is out with a foot injury.

"We've got a lot of respect for Wales, they're a quality side and they'll be tough to beat at home," Rennie said.

"We've made a few changes to the team this week, but we're confident that we can get the job done."

Wales, who are looking to bounce back from their defeat to England last weekend, have made one change to their starting line-up, with prop WillGriffiths replacing Dillon Lewis.

The match will be the first meeting between the two sides since 2016, when Wales won 29-21 in Cardiff.

Australia team:

• 15. Tom Banks
• 14. Jordan Petaia
• 13. Hunter Paisami
• 12. Samu Kerevi
• 11. Marika Koroibete
• 10. James O'Connor
• 9. Nic White (capt)
• 8. Rob Valetini
• 7. Michael Hooper
• 6. Sean McMahon
• 5. Matt Philip
• 4. Cadeyrn Neville
• 3. Taniela Tupou
• 2. Folau Fainga'a
• 1. James Slipper

Wales team:

• 15. Liam Williams
• 14. Louis Rees-Zammit
• 13. George North
• 12. Owen Watkin
• 11. Josh Adams
• 10. Gareth Anscombe
• 9. Tomos Williams
• 8. Taulupe Faletau
• 7. Justin Tipuric
• 6. Ross Moriarty
• 5. Will Rowlands
• 4. Adam Beard
• 3. Tomas Francis
• 2. Ken Owens
• 1. Gareth Thomas