This archive report was first published on 17 October 2019.
Published on October 17, 2019, Australia coach Michael Cheika has taken a bold gamble by naming 19-year-old Jordan Petaia in his starting side to face England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Despite having played just two Tests, both on the wing, Petaia has been backed by Wallabies selectors to make an impact at outside centre, where he has played for Super Rugby side Queensland Reds.
It's a risk that has sparked debate, with England coach Eddie Jones promising to defend with 'brutality' as he looks to extend a six-game win streak over the Aussies.
Meanwhile, Australia's James O'Connor has paid the price for a dip in form, dropping to the bench, while Reece Hodge returns from a three-game ban.
The starting line-up also includes Allan Ala'alatoa, Michael Hooper, Will Genia, and Christian Lealiifano, who all return after Australia's 27-8 win over Georgia in their final pool game.
England, who beat Australia in the 2003 final, have sprung a surprise by dropping fly-half George Ford to the bench and giving Henry Slade his first start of the tournament.
The match will be a test of Petaia's skills, with the teenager set to become the second-youngest player to feature in a World Cup knockout match after Wales's George North in 2011.
