Charlie Cale jumps into starting role as new Wallabies skipper Liam Wright battles injury [Video]

Sydney-raised Brumbies back-rower Charlie Cale is in line for a starting debut for the Wallabies against Wales in Melbourne, with skipper Liam Wright in serious doubt due to a shoulder injury.

Wright captained the Wallabies in a 25-16 win over Wales at Allianz Stadium at the weekend, returning after a five-year absence from the Test arena.

But the 26-year-old injured his right shoulder in the second half, and after battling on for a few minutes, left the field in the 57th minute. The man who replaced him was Cale, and the youngster is set to replace Wright in the starting side when coach Joe Schmidt names his team on Thursday.

Veteran prop James Slipper is the frontrunner to step up and captain the team, while Allan Alaalatoa – the man who became captain after Wright left the field on Saturday – will remain a second-half weapon on …