Wed 20 Jul 2022 12:32

Last week's titanic clash in Perth was not the perfect preparation for the historic 100th test match to be played in Brisbane.

Eddie Jones has been forced to pick Sam Underhill for Tom Curry in the forwards, but it is in the backs that he has decided to make wholesale changes. Danny Care felt the excess of test match rugby over the premiership and is replaced by Tigers' Jack van Poortvliet at scrum half for his second test. Whether  he can cope with the experience of Nick White remains to be seen.

Tough tackling Guy Porter, also from Leicester, will be given the job of containing the hard running Palsami in his first test, whilst Tommy Freeman from Northampton comes in on the wing.

With only Danny Care and Arundell named as backs subs England could be in trouble if any backs are injured.

Meanwhile Australia has been forced into 5 changes with the sending off of their first choice lock , Darcy Swain, and several serious injuries.

The major change is the return of giant prop Taniela Tupou, whose clash with Ellis Genge, could be a highlight of the forwards battle. There will be strong competition from Hooper v Underhill.

With the scene set, why not join us for breakfast, with the big match shown live in the club from 10:55am.

news articles

  • Action a Plenty

    Sat 31 Oct 2026 12:37

    This is shaping up to be a fantastic week at Redditch Rugby Club. The day starts when the Kingfishers host Chaddesley Corbett at Redditch Sports Village this afternoon with kick off … view

  • Just another win?

    Tue 27 Oct 2026 10:55

    Just another win? Oh no it wasn't. As pantomine season approaches Skippy and Brian were scratching their beards to think of a better performance by a Redditch Team in their combined … view

  • The Sun is Shining

    Sat 17 Oct 2026 10:11

    The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the forecast is set fair. So why not pop down to Redditch Sports Village where The kingfishers will entertain Bromyard in the second … view

  • Week is a long time in rugby

    Mon 05 Oct 2026 12:29

    Redditch welcomed Malvern 2nds to Bromsgrove but were unable to reproduce the form of last week. Malvern, who had received a lesson from Chaddersley Corbett last weekend, arrived … view

  • Home at last

    Fri 02 Oct 2026 16:26

    Redditch RFC come home on Saturday for their first home match of their 60th Anniversary Season. They are looking bright after their convincing opening round match last week against … view

Facebook