Michael Cheika has abandoned his safe and successful formula from the 2015 Rugby World Cup, instead turning to selection uncertainty to get the best out of Austalia's players in Japan. Matt To'omua is the surprise choice at five-eighth while some key players such as captain Michael Hooper are demoted from the starting team for Friday's match in Shizuoka. READ MORE:* Rugby World Cup: Wallabies switch things up at first-five eighth for Georgia clash* Jordan Petaia set for Wallabies debut at Rugby World Cup v Uruguay* Wallabies to be overhauled for Rugby World Cup match against UruguayThat team marched unbeaten to the final against the champion All Blacks. GETTY IMAGES Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has abandoned his formula from 2015. DAN MULLAN/GETTY IMAGES The Wallabies have failed to unleash an emphatic 80-minute performance so far this Rugby World Cup.

Source: Stuff October 08, 2019 15:11 UTC