Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his 18th debutant of 2024, handing Harry Potter a start against Scotland.
Potter will line up on the wing for Monday’s (AEDT) Test in Edinburgh as the Australians look for three straight victories on their Spring Tour.
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The Western Force’s star inclusion is one of three changes to the starting backline from the Wales win, with centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii back in the starting side.
It comes after Samu Kerevi’s two-match ban following his red card, with Len Ikitau shifting to inside centre.
Potter was named in his first Wallabies squad last month after making a successful return from injury during the Force’s South Africa tour.
After overcoming a nasty head injury, Jake Gordon reunites his halves partnership with Noah Lolesio.
Gordon was spliced open during the win over England, eventually returning after being forced from the field early in the game.
Meanwhile, it’s the fifth consecutive Test Lolesio will start in the ten jersey, with Ben Donaldson once again serving as cover in the replacements.
In the forwards, Carlo Tizzano makes his return to the starting side for the first time since the Rugby Championship.
Tizzano links up with returning skipper Harry Wilson, ruled fully fit after his concussion a fortnight ago.
Jeremy Williams also comes back into the side, partnering Will Skelton in the second-row.
On the bench, Isaac Kailea comes on for his first appearance of the Spring Tour as Max Jorgensen completes the 23 as a finisher.
“The week has been complicated, with the freezing conditions ruling out training fields but the group have adapted well to the situation,” Schmidt said in a statement.
“The core of the Scotland team has been together for a number of years. They’re cohesive and combative and we will need to be at our best on Sunday.”
1. Angus Bell (34 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
2. Matt Faessler (14 Tests) – USQ Saints
3. Allan Alaalatoa (78 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors
4. Jeremy Williams (9 Tests) – Wahroonga Tigers
5. Will Skelton (31 Tests) – The Hills Sports High School
6. Rob Valetini (50 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
7. Carlo Tizzano (4 Tests) - University of Western Australia
8. Harry Wilson (c) (20 Tests) – Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Jake Gordon (27 Tests) – Canterbury Juniors
10. Noah Lolesio (27 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
11. Harry Potter* - Moorabbin Rams
12. Len Ikitau (37 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (2 Tests) – The Kings School
14. Andrew Kellaway (37 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
15. Tom Wright (35 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (18 Tests) – Southern Districts
17. Isaac Kailea (6 Tests) - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
18. Zane Nonggorr (9 Tests) – Gold Coast Eagles
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (39 Tests) - Randwick
20. Langi Gleeson (12 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins
21. Tate McDermott (39 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club
22. Ben Donaldson (15 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
23. Max Jorgensen (5 Tests) – Balmain Wolves
