Perth-born Carlo Tizzano will start at openside flanker against Italy in his hometown on Saturday night as part of round three of the Nations Championship.
Tizzano is one of three Force players in the starting side, Jeremy Williams and Brandon Paenga-Amosa, with Ben Donaldson among the replacements. His inclusion for his first Test of 2026, is one of three changes to the starting XV from last weekend’s Test against France, with his club teammate Brandon Paenga-Amosa starting at hooker, having put in a strong shift in Brisbane last weekend.
Winger Harry Potter is the final change to the run on side for HBF Park, replacing Dylan Pietsch who is unavailable for selection due to a calf contusion.
Potter will combine with Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright in the back three, with a settled midfield pairing of Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii selected for what is the final Wallabies Test for coaches Joe Schmidt and Laurie Fisher.
Experienced props Angus Bell and Allan Alaalatoa finalise the front row, with Josh Canham and Western Force captain Jeremy Williams lining up as the starting locks for the third consecutive Test.
Tizzano will link with Rob Valetini and Harry Wilson in the back row, while last weekend’s debutant Declan Meredith earns another opportunity at flyhalf, working alongside Brumbies teammate Ryan Lonergan who is named to start at scrumhalf for the third straight match.
Fellow Brumby Bily Pollard and Queenslander Zane Nonggorr have been selected for their first Test of 2026 in the replacement front row – with veteran James Slipper the substitute loosehead prop.
South Coogee junior Miles Amatosero is in line to become Wallaby number 998, named for a potential debut off the pine as the replacement lock, with last weekend’s dual try scorer Fraser McReight the remaining forward cover.
Tate McDermott and Donaldson are named as the substitute halves, with Filipo Daugunu’s versatility earning him the final spot in the matchday 23.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: “We've shown some encouraging signs but we need to sustain our accuracy and effort throughout the match.
“The challenge for us this week is to perform at a consistently high standard against a dangerous Italian side, who were hugely competitive in the Six Nations, beating both Scotland and England as well as running other teams close"
Wallabies team to play Italy at HBF Park in Perth on Saturday July 18 at 6:00pm AWST 1. Angus Bell (52 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (27 Tests) - #918; Southern Districts
3. Allan Alaalatoa (90 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors
4. Josh Canham (4 Tests) - #987; Harlequin Rugby Club
5. Jeremy Williams (27 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
6. Rob Valetini (64 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club
7. Carlo Tizzano (14 Tests) - #982; University of Western Australia
8. Harry Wilson (c) (38 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Ryan Lonergan (7 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings
10. Declan Meredith (1 Test) - #997; Barron Trinity Bulls
11. Harry Potter (11 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
12. Len Ikitau (52 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (20 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
14. Max Jorgensen (22 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
15. Tom Wright (45 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Billy Pollard (20 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
17. James Slipper (153 Tests) - #843; Bond Pirates
18. Zane Nonggorr (19 Tests) - #966; Gold Coast Eagles
19. Miles Amatosero* - uncapped; South Coogee Red Devils
20. Fraser McReight (41 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
21. Tate McDermott (52 Tests) - #936; Flinders Rugby Club
22. Ben Donaldson (20 Tests) - #962; Clovelly Eagles
23. Filipo Daugunu (21 Tests) - #931; Wests Bulldogs
*denotes potential Test debut
