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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Robert Kitson in Perth

Australia to blood oldest debutant in 23 years in first Test against England

Cadeyrn Neville will become the oldest Wallabies debutant in 23 years when he represents Australia in the first Test against England on Saturday.
Cadeyrn Neville will become the oldest Wallabies debutant in 23 years when he represents Australia in the first Test against England on Saturday. Photograph: Chris Hyde/Getty Images for Rugby Australia

The Wallabies have picked their oldest debutant this century to face England on Saturday. The 33-year-old Brumbies lock Cadeyrn Neville will pack down for his first cap in the opening game of the eagerly-awaited three-Test series as Australia look to beef up their forward power to counter the touring side’s primary strength.

Neville was first selected in an Australian squad a decade ago but, until now, has never actually made it on to the field. He is the oldest Wallaby to make his debut since Tiaan Strauss in 1999 and the third oldest since the second world war but his impact for the Brumbies in Super Rugby has earned him a deserved call up.

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