Angus Bell, Max Jorgensen and Harry Potter have all been named to play for the Wallabies this Saturday against Japan in Townsville.
Bell returns to starting line-up as loosehead prop after coming off the bench in last Saturday’s 35-32 against Japan in Osaka, while Jorgensen and Potter have retained their starting position on the wing.
Fellow Waratahs team mates Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (hamstring) and Miles Amatosero (suspension) will not play for the Wallabies on Saturday, and are among a number of changes to the team.
Carter Gordon returns from injury to start at flyhalf while forward Massimo De Lutiis is set to become Wallaby #1000 off the bench.
Wallabies Head Coach Les Kiss said: “The coaches have looked to find some balance in the selection after what was a physically taxing Test week in the heat in Japan.
“The whole group has worked hard this week and we know where we need to improve. This Saturday in Townsville gives us an opportunity to grow and strengthen our game on home soil in front of our supporters.”
Wallabies team to play Japan at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville on Saturday August 15 at 3:00pm AEST
1. Angus Bell (54 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2. Josh Nasser (14 Tests) - #979; Easts Tigers
3. Taniela Tupou (71 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby
4. Lachlan Shaw (2 Tests) - #996; University of Queensland
5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (45 Tests); Randwick
6. Charlie Cale (3 Tests) - #976; Beecroft Junior Rugby Club
7. Carlo Tizzano (15 Tests) - #982; University of Western Australia
8. Harry Wilson (c) (40 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Ryan Lonergan (9 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings
10. Carter Gordon (10 Tests) - #967; Sunshine Coast Grammar School
11. Harry Potter (13 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
12. Hunter Paisami (36 Tests) - #932; Harlequin Rugby Club
13. Isaac Henry (1 Test) - #999; Kenmore Bears
14. Max Jorgensen (24 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
15. Tom Wright (47 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (22 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
17. Aidan Ross (4 Tests) - #994; Bond University
18. Massimo De Lutiis* - uncapped; Surfers Paradise Dolphins
19. Jeremy Williams (29 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
20. Fraser McReight (43 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
21. Tate McDermott (54 Tests) - #936; Flinders Rugby Club
22. Ben Donaldson (22 Tests) - #962; Clovelly Eagles
23. Filipo Daugunu (22 Tests) - #931; Wests Bulldogs
*denotes potential Test debut
2026 Wallabies Fixtures
July Nations Championship Tests
Wallabies 31 defeated by Ireland 33 on Saturday July 4 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies 26 defeated by France 42 on Saturday July 11 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Wallabies 57 defeated Italy 10 on Saturday July 18 at HBF Park, Perth
Flight Centre Series/Bledisloe Cup
Wallabies vs Japan, 8:05pm AEST on Saturday August 8 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashi-Osaka
Wallabies vs Japan, 3:00pm AEST on Saturday August 15 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Wallabies vs Argentina 5:00am AEST on Sunday August 30 at Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy
Wallabies vs Argentina, 5:00am AEST on Sunday September 6 at Estádio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
Wallabies vs South Africa, 5:30pm AWST on Sunday September 27 at Optus Stadium, Perth\
Wallabies vs New Zealand, 5:10pm AEST on Saturday October 10 at Eden Park, Auckland
Wallabies vs New Zealand, 3:45pm AEST on Saturday October 17 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
November Nations Championship Tests
Wallabies vs England, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 9 at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London
Wallabies vs Scotland, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 16 at Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Wallabies vs Wales, 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 22, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Nations Championships Finals Weekend, Weekend starting November 27
