Toomua out of Brumbies vs Bulls

Wed, May 4, 2016, 10:27 AM
Matt Toomua will miss the Bulls clash on Friday. Photo: Getty Images
Matt Toomua will miss the Bulls clash on Friday. Photo: Getty Images

Matt Toomua will have one less chance to push for his Wallabies starting spot, ruled out of this weekend's Brumbies clash with the Bulls.

Toomua has been ruled out with a knee injury that ended his clash against the Highlanders last weekend, replaced by Robbie Coleman at 12, with James Dargaville on the wing.

In more positive news, Stephen Moore will return to the starting side, along with veteran Ben Alexander and Scott Sio, who returns to the starting loosehead spot.

Lock Rory Arnold has been elevated to the starting side this weekend, while the backrowe combination of Scott Fardy, David Pocock and Jarrad Butler is basically the only unchanged area.

The Brumbies host the Bulls on Friday night at 7:40pm.

1. Scott Sio
2. Stephen Moore (c)
3. Ben Alexander
4. Rory Arnold
5. Sam Carter
6. Scott Fardy
7. David Pocock
8. Jarrad Butler
9. Tomás Cubelli
10. Christian Lealiifano (c)
11. James Dargaville
12. Robbie Coleman
13. Tevita Kuridrani
14. Nigel Ah Wong
15. Aidan Toua
Reserves

16. Josh Mann-Rea
17. Allan Alaalatoa
18. Ruan Smith
19. Tom Staniforth
20. Blake Enever
21. Jordan Smiler
22. Joe Powell
23. Lausii Taliauli

 


 
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