Jordan Petaia will become the youngest ever Wallaby at a World Cup when he makes his debut on the wing against Uruguay on Saturday. He is one of 13 changes announced by Cheika to the starting XV.
It was a scintillating start to 18 year old Jordan Petaia's sophomore Super Rugby season.
Reds young gun Jordan Petaia reflects on his incredible year at Wednesday's RUPA Awards where he was crowned NRC player of the year.
Wonderkid Jordan Petaia has locked in his future for the next four years, committing to the Queensland Reds and the Wallabies. The Wallaby-in-waiting crediting Brad Thorn with his stunning rise and is enjoying every minute of his first Spring Tour.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has named wonderkid Jordan Petaia and Waratahs scrumhalf Jake Gordon to make their international debuts in Italy on Sunday morning AEDT. He's also recalled 116-Test veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper.
18-year-old wonderkid Jordan Petaia has been a revelation in his debut season in the NRC and Super Rugby. Will Michael Cheika call up the youngster against Italy this weekend?