Uruguay make six changes

Uruguay coach Diego Ormaechea has made six changes to his line-up for Sunday’s Pool C finale against England at Suncorp Stadium.

Centre Joaquin De Freitas takes over from the experienced Martin Mendaro, who was injured during Los Teros’ 24-12 victory over Georgia on Tuesday night.

Elsewhere, wings Juan Viana and Joaqui Pastore gain a start, alongside prop Eduardo Berrutti, lock Juan-Miguel Alvarez and flanker Nicolas Brignoni.

Ex-Bristol prop Pablo Lemoine features in the front-row, and arguably Uruguay’s most consistent players – skipper Diego Aguirre and number eight Rodrigo Capo – will look to maintain their form, despite huge odds being stacked against the South American side.

Uruguay:

J-M Menchaca; J Pastore, D Aguirre (capt), J De Freitas, J Viana; S Aguirre, J Campomar; E Berrutti, D Lamelas, P Lemoine, J-C Bado, J-M Alvarez, N Brignoni, N Grille, R Capo.

Replacements: J-A Perez, R Sanchez, G Storace, J Alzueta, M Guttierrez, E Caffera, D Reyes.