The Western Force will have four representatives in the Wallabies squad for Saturday's Nations Championship Test against France at Suncorp Stadium, with Jeremy Williams, Dylan Pietsch, Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Nick Champion de Crespigny all named in Joe Schmidt's matchday 23.
Force captain Jeremy Williams has retained his place in the starting side and will partner Queensland's Josh Canham in the second row for the second consecutive Test, earning his 27th Wallabies cap.
Flying winger Dylan Pietsch has also been named in the run-on side after impressing in last week's clash against Ireland. Saturday's Test will hold extra significance for Pietsch, with the Wallabies set to wear their First Nations jersey during NAIDOC Week, featuring updated artwork recognising him as the 15th Indigenous Wallaby.
Brandon Paenga-Amosa has again been selected as the reserve hooker and is set to make his 26th Test appearance, while Nick Champion de Crespigny has been called to the matchday squad, It will be Champion de Crespigny's fifth Wallabies appearance and first for 2026 campaign.
The quartet will be looking to help the Wallabies bounce back after last week's narrow defeat to Ireland, as Australia takes on the reigning back-to-back Six Nations champions in Brisbane.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said:
"The group has reset this week in Brisbane after what was a tough ending to the first game of the Nations Championship.
"We have worked hard on continuing to improve after missing some vital opportunities last weekend. We know we can be better on Saturday, and we know that we will need to be against the back-to-back Six Nations Champions."
Starting XV
- Jeremy Williams (lock) – 26 Tests
- Dylan Pietsch (wing) – 10 Tests
Replacements
- Brandon Paenga-Amosa (hooker) – 26 Tests
- Nick Champion de Crespigny (back row) – 4 Tests
Wallabies team to play France at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday July 11 at 5:30pm AEST 1. Angus Bell (51 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club 2. Josh Nasser (12 Tests) - #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane) 3. Allan Alaalatoa (89 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors 4. Josh Canham (3 Tests) - #987; Harlequin Rugby Club 5. Jeremy Williams (26 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers 6. Rob Valetini (63 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club 7. Fraser McReight (40 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies 8. Harry Wilson (c) (37 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils 9. Ryan Lonergan (6 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings 10. Declan Meredith* - uncapped; Barron Trinity Bulls 11. Dylan Pietsch (10 Tests) - #978; Leeton Phantoms 12. Len Ikitau (51 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings 13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (19 Tests) - #988; The Kings School 14. Max Jorgensen (21 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves 15. Tom Wright (44 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles Substitutes 16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (26 Tests) - #918; Southern Districts 17. James Slipper (152 Tests) - #843; Bond Pirates 18. Taniela Tupou (69 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby 19. Lachlan Shaw (1 Test) - #996; Ipswich Rangers 20. Nick Champion de Crespigny (4 Tests) - #991; Canberra Grammar School 21. Tate McDermott (51 Tests) - #936; Flinders Rugby Club 22. Jock Campbell (5 Tests) - #959; Inverell Highlanders 23. Filipo Daugunu (20 Tests) - #931; Wests Bulldogs *denotes Test debut
*denotes Test debut
