James O'Connor ruled out

James O'Connor ruled out for Wallabies as rookies get shot

The 20-year-old Lolesio replaces the injured James O'Connor as starting first-five and will face a baptism of fire at the Olympic stadium where the All Blacks will be bent on sealing the Bledisloe Cup with a match to spare.

Lolesio's Super Rugby teammate Simone slots into the midfield in the team named, with regular Matt Toomua ruled out with a groin injury after breaking down during the 27-7 loss to the All Blacks in Auckland two weeks ago.