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Tom Wright Returns to Brumbies Starting XV for Drua Clash

His selection underscores a faster-than-usual ACL recovery that coaches say has restored leadership to the backline.

Overview

  • Wright, named to start at fullback on Saturday in Canberra, makes his first Brumbies appearance since tearing his ACL in August.
  • Coach Stephen Larkham said he is ahead of schedule after more than a month of full training and has looked “exceptionally good.”
  • Andy Muirhead moves to the bench as Wright takes the No.15 jersey, and back-rower Charlie Cale is out with shoulder damage under further assessment.
  • Tuaina Taii Tualima starts at No.8 to cover Cale, and the Brumbies aim to build on last week’s 14–10 win over the Highlanders after a prior loss to the Drua in Fiji.
  • Wright’s return also keeps him in contention for Wallabies selection ahead of the July 4 Test against Ireland.