The Western Force will have four representatives in the Wallabies' opening Test of 2026 against Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday night, with Jeremy Williams, Dylan Pietsch, Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Ben Donaldson all named in Joe Schmidt's matchday 23.
Force captain Jeremy Williams will start in the second row for his 26th Test appearance, partnering Queensland's Josh Canham in the engine room.
Outside back Dylan Pietsch has been named on the left wing for his tenth Test cap after an impressive Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Experienced hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa is set to provide impact from the bench in what will be his 26th Test appearance, while versatile playmaker Ben Donaldson has also been selected among the replacements for his potential 20th Wallabies cap.
The four-player contingent reflects another strong contribution from the Western Force to the national team as Australia opens its 2026 Test campaign against the world's third-ranked side.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said:
"The group has reconnected quickly and we've worked hard over the past week to prepare as best we can for what is an exciting challenge against the number three team in World Rugby.
"Kicking off 2026 at a sold-out Allianz Stadium gives the group a huge lift and we are fully focused on earning every bit of that home crowd support on Saturday."
Starting XV
- Jeremy Williams (lock) – 25 Tests
- Dylan Pietsch (wing) – 9 Tests
Replacements
- Brandon Paenga-Amosa (hooker) – 25 Tests
- Ben Donaldson (flyhalf/fullback) – 19 Tests
Wallabies team to play Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday July 4 at 8:00pm AEST
1. Angus Bell (50 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club 2. Josh Nasser (11 Tests) - #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (88 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors 4. Jeremy Williams (25 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers 5. Josh Canham (2 Tests) - #987; Harlequin Rugby Club 6. Rob Valetini (62 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club 7. Fraser McReight (39 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies 8. Harry Wilson (c) (36 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils 9. Ryan Lonergan (5 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings 10. Carter Gordon (9 Tests) - #967; Sunshine Coast Grammar School 11. Dylan Pietsch (9 Tests) - #978; Leeton Phantoms 12. Len Ikitau (50 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings 13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (18 Tests) - #988; The Kings School 14. Max Jorgensen (20 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves 15. Jock Campbell (4 Tests) - #959; Inverell Highlanders Substitutes 16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (25 Tests) - #918; Southern Districts 17. James Slipper (151 Tests) - #843; Bond Pirates 18. Taniela Tupou (68 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby 19. Lachlan Shaw* - uncapped; Ipswich Rangers 20. Tom Hooper (22 Tests) - #964; Bathurst Bulldogs 21. Tate McDermott (50 Tests) - #936; Flinders Rugby Club 22. Ben Donaldson (19 Tests) - #962; Clovelly Eagles 23. Tom Wright (43 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles
