Western Force duo Ben Donaldson and Jeremy Williams have been named in the 23-player Wallabies team list to face Japan in Osaka on Saturday night in what is the maiden Test for new head coach Les Kiss.
Aidan Ross will run on at loosehead prop in what is his fourth Test in the gold jersey having made his Australian debut against the Brave Blossoms in Tokyo last year.
He will combine with club teammate and hooker Josh Nasser who returns to the group having missed the last match due to concussion protocols and the experienced Allan Alaalatoa who starts at tighthead prop for the clash at Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
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Having made his own Test debut in the side’s win over Italy, Miles Amatosero will start in the second row alongside Josh Canham who created history when he became the first Wallabies lock to score a hat-trick of tries in Perth.
Reds powerhouse Hunter Paisami is the only further change to the run on side, starting at inside centre to combine with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the midfield for what is the first Test of the 2026 Flight Centre Series.
It is a familiar loose forward trio with Rob Valetini and Fraser McReight named on the sides of the scrum, while Harry Wilson will skipper the side from number eight for the 24th time - making an unchanged back row for every Test so far in 2026.
Brumbies pair Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith will start in the halves for the third consecutive Test, with continuity also across the back three in wingers Harry Potter and Max Jorgensen and full-back Tom Wright.
Billy Pollard, Angus Bell and Taniela Tupou form a powerful substitute front row, while Force captain Williams is the replacement lock.
Beecroft junior Charlie Cale has been named for his first appearance in Wallaby gold since 2024, selected as the remaining forward cover.
Tate McDermott has been named for his 54th Test as the finishing scrum-half, while Donaldson provides versatility across the backline.
Kenmore Bears junior Isaac Henry rounds out the matchday 23, named for a potential Test debut, where he would become Wallaby number 999.
Kiss said: “Every single player in the squad has pushed hard over the last fortnight to get us to this point, making selecting the matchday 23 a real challenge for the coaches.
“The players selected now have the privilege and responsibility that comes with wearing the gold jersey and we know they’ll do everything they can to earn the support of all Australians when they take to the field in Osaka on Saturday night.”
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Wallabies vs Japan
Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka
Saturday 8 August, 6:05pm WST
1. Aidan Ross (3 Tests) - #994; Bond University
2. Josh Nasser (13 Tests) - #979; Easts Tigers
3. Allan Alaalatoa (91 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors
4. Josh Canham (5 Tests) - #987; Harlequin Rugby Club
5. Miles Amatosero (1 Test) - #998; South Coogee Red Devils
6. Rob Valetini (65 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club
7. Fraser McReight (42 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (39 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Ryan Lonergan (8 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings
10. Declan Meredith (2 Tests) - #997; Barron Trinity Bulls
11. Harry Potter (12 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
12. Hunter Paisami (35 Tests) - #932; Harlequin Rugby Club
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (21 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
14. Max Jorgensen (23 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
15. Tom Wright (46 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Billy Pollard (21 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
17. Angus Bell (53 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
18. Taniela Tupou (70 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby
19. Jeremy Williams (28 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
20. Charie Cale (2 Tests) - #976; Beecroft Junior Rugby Club
21. Tate McDermott (53 Tests) - #936; Flinders Rugby Club
22. Ben Donaldson (21 Tests) - #962; Clovelly Eagles
23. Isaac Henry* - uncapped; Kenmore Bears
*denotes potential Test debut
