Australia Shakes Up Lineup for Decisive Rugby Championship Test

In preparation for the final showdown in the Rugby Championship, Australia has reshuffled its lineup to face New Zealand in Perth on Saturday. The changes aim to counterbalance last week's disappointing defeat at Eden Park, with key players such as Will Skelton and Jake Gordon returning to the starting lineup.

Coach Joe Schmidt made strategic swaps, promoting Filipo Daugunu to the left wing and offering Tane Edmed another chance in the flyhalf position. The modifications are a bid to revitalize the team after the narrow loss to Argentina, hoping to snatch the coveted Rugby Championship title.

Australia, having lost the Bledisloe Cup to New Zealand, sees this test as a critical opportunity. With South Africa playing Argentina at Twickenham, a win could mean triumph, making the encounter not just about rivalry, but championship glory at stake.

(With inputs from agencies.)