Nathan Cleary replaces Sea Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans in one of seven changes to the side which beat Fiji 42-8 last weekend.
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga plans to leave a decision on his No.1 halfback until as late in the World Cup as possible, with Nathan Cleary to get his chance against Scotland this weekend.
Eels prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard is the other new face in the side, while Jack Wighton, Harry Grant, Pat Carrigan and Angus Crichton will start after playing from the interchange against the Bati. “They both know what is in front of them and I know that they are both up for a challenge. At some stage on this tour, I have to tell someone that they are in and someone that they are out, unfortunately.”Cherry-Evans got the first shot at retaining the halfback role he has played since 2018 against Fiji and Meninga was impressed by his kicking game and organisation.
“Nathan has obviously had a great year from a club point of view and with Chez, his club has struggled but his Origin form was fantastic, and he led the Queenslanders to success,” Meninga said.
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