ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has named close to a full-strength line-up for Saturday's trial against the Melbourne Rebels in Wagga Wagga.Tom Wright will start the game at fullback, filling the void left by Tom Banks after his departure to Japan.Wright played three Tests in the 15 jersey in 2022, including their comeback victory over Wales.He is joined in the back three by Andy Muirhead and Corey Toole, with Toole impressing with a double during last week's win over the NSW Waratahs.Wallabies duo Darcy Swain and Nick Frost combine in the second row after coming off the bench, joined in the starting side by Lachlan Lonergan.Scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan will once again captain the side, joined in the halves by Jack Debreczeni.“We’re fortunate to be able to get some rugby into our returning Wallabies, and it will be a tough, physical test against the Rebels," Larkham said in a statement.“Griffith set the standard last week and we’re excited to put on a special weekend of rugby in Wagga Wagga.”Larkham will also bring on the likes of Wallabies skipper James Slipper, Pete Samu, Cadeyrn Neville and Len Ikitau from the bench.They will join Jesse Mogg, who will make his first appearance since suffering a season-ending injury against the Queensland Reds.The game will be shown LIVE on Bar TV Sports, with kick-off slated for 6:30 pm.ACT Brumbies XV vs Melbourne RebelsSaturday 11 February, McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga, Kick-off 6:30pm1. Blake Schoupp2. Lachlan Lonergan3. Rhys Van Nek4. Darcy Swain5. Nick Frost6. Tom Hooper7. Luke Reimer8. Charlie Cale9. Ryan Lonergan (c)10. Jack Debreczeni11. Corey Toole12. Tamati Tua13. Ollie Sapsford14. Andy Muirhead15. Tom WrightREPLACEMENTSConnal McInerney, Liam Bowron, Fred Kaihea, James Slipper, Tom Ross, Cadeyrn Neville, Jack Wright, Titi Nofoagatatoa, Rory Scott, Pete Samu, Klayton Thorn, Nathan Carroll, Jesse Mogg, Austin Anderson, Len Ikitau, Matias Jensen, Declan Meredith, Pedro RolandoClick Here: cheap bulldogs jersey

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