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Australia makes seven changes for Scotland game

Scott Staniforth was named in Australia's team to play Scotland in Saturday's rugby international, the fourth straight Test the Wallabies have fielded a new centre pairing.

Staniforth was named at No. 12, pushing Stirling Mortlock back to his usual position at outside centre, Lote Tuqiri moves back to the wing and Clyde Rathbone drops out.

Australia coach John Connolly also made five changes to his forward pack Wednesday from the team that lost 21-6 to Ireland at Lansdowne Road last week.

Loosehead prop Benn Robinson replaces Al Baxter, hooker Stephen Moore comes in for Tai McIsaac, lock Al Campbell is named for Mark Chisholm, openside flanker Phil Waugh makes way for George Smith, and David Lyons replaces Wycliff Palu at No. 8.

Australia drew 29-29 with Wales and beat Italy 25-18 in its previous November internationals.

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