Reports indicate Australia plan to leave out 22-year-oldBen Donaldson is expected to replace Gordon at fly-half
Eddie Jones looks set to abandon at least part of his gamble on youth at the World Cup by dropping fly-half Carter Gordon for the must-win pool game against Wales this weekend.
Australia’s head coach omitted experienced playmakers Quade Cooper and Bernard Foley from his squad for the tournament and Gordon was the only player specifically named as a fly-half.
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