New faces for Brumbies

Three players will make their debuts for the ACT Brumbies against the Waikato Chiefs on Saturday.

Brumbies coach Andy Friend yesterday named prop Dan Palmer, No 8 Ita Vaea and winger Henry Speight in his starting XV.

Inside centre Robbie Coleman, who earned one cap in 2010, will make his starting debut as Adam Ashley-Cooper centre partner.

Flyhalf Matt Giteau will lead the team in what will be openside flanker Julian Salvi's 50th match.

The Brumbies team:

1. Ben Alexander, 2. Stephen Moore, 3. Dan Palmer, 4. Ben Hand, 5. Mark Chisholm, 6. Mitch Chapman, 7. Julian Salvi, 8. Ita Vaea, 9. Josh Valentine, 10. Matt Giteau ©, 11. Francis Fainifo, 12. Robbie Coleman, 13. Adam Ashley-Cooper, 14. Henry Speight, 15. Pat McCabe.

Reserves: 16. Huia Edmonds, 17. Salesi Ma'afu, 18. Stephen Hoiles, 19. Colby Faingaa, 20. Patrick Phibbs, 21. Matt Toomua, 22. Andrew Smith

Source: The Canberra Times