Veteran Slipper becomes third to play four World CupsAustralia coach Eddie Jones says young side is ready
Test centurion prop James Slipper will front up for his fourth Rugby World Cup among three changes to the Wallabies starting team for their crunch clash with Fiji in Saint-Etienne.
Slipper will replace injured spearhead Taniela Tupou in the starting front-row for the match on Sunday (Monday AEST), becoming the third Australian to play in four tournaments alongside George Gregan and Adam Ashley-Cooper.
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