Schmidt ignores veteran No.10s and calls up another rookie for must-win Italy clash
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-07-12 16:22 UTC+10:00
Section: Sport / Rugby Union
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Europe, Labour & Workers
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Snippet:
The Wallabies will be sweating on injured five-eighth Ben Donaldson being fit to play in a must-win clash against Italy this week after coach Joe Schmidt opted against an SOS to a seasoned playmaker and called up another uncapped five-eighth instead.
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