Rugby: Bledisloe Cup 2018 - Wallabies make changes for Eden Park

Allan Alaalatoa of the Wallabies. Photo / Getty

The Wallabies have sprung yet another front row surprise for the second Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park this weekend.

Both of the starting props from last weekend's 38-13 defeat in Sydney have been dropped after a poor performance at scrumtime, with Scott Sio returning to replace Tom Robertson, while Allan Alalaatoa has surprisingly been promoted in place of Sekope Kepu.

Robertson and Kepu are dropped to the bench, with Taniela Tupou missing out on selection after failing to overcome a hamstring injury.

In the backline, Jack Maddocks is set to make his first start after being the Wallabies' sole tryscorer in Sydney. An ankle injury to Israel Folau has seen Dane Haylett-Petty move to fullback, with Maddocks coming onto the wing.

Jack Maddocks will make his first start for the Wallabies. Photo / Getty

Brumbies duo Folau Faingaa and Tom Banks are also in line to make their Wallabies debuts off the bench.

Wallabies

15. Dane Haylett-Petty
14. Jack Maddocks
13. Reece Hodge
12. Kurtley Beale
11. Marika Koroibete
10. Bernard Foley
9. Will Genia
8. David Pocock
7. Michael Hooper (c)
6. Lukhan Tui
5. Adam Coleman
4. Izack Rodda
3. Allan Alaalatoa
2. Tatafu Polota-Nau
1. Scott Sio

Reserves
16. Folau Faingaa
17. Tom Robertson
18. Sekope Kepu
19. Rob Simmons
20. Pete Samu
21. Nick Phipps
22. Matt Toomua
23. Tom Banks