DUBLIN :Australia, reeling after successive defeats on their European tour, made six changes to their team for Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin, including a return for powerful centre Len Ikitau and veteran flyhalf James O’Connor.

Coach Joe Schmidt on Thursday also shuffled the pack, with Allan Alaalatoa returning at tighthead in place of Taniela Tupou and Tom Hooper moving from flank into the second row to allow Rob Valetini to pack down on the blindside.

In the backline, O’Connor replaces Carter Gordon, while Ikitau takes Hunter Paisami’s place at centre.

The speedy Max Jorgensen goes to fullback, with Andrew Kellaway dropping to the bench, while Filipo Daugunu is in for Corey Toole on the right wing.

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