The Western Force will have four representatives in the Wallabies' opening Test of 2026 against Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday night, with Jeremy Williams, Dylan Pietsch, Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Ben Donaldson all named in Joe Schmidt's matchday 23.
Force captain Jeremy Williams will start in the second row for his 26th Test appearance, partnering Queensland's Josh Canham in the engine room.
Outside back Dylan Pietsch has been named on the left wing for his tenth Test cap after an impressive Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
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Experienced hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa is set to provide impact from the bench in what will be his 26th Test appearance, while versatile playmaker Ben Donaldson has also been selected among the replacements for his potential 20th Wallabies cap.
The four-player contingent reflects another strong contribution from the Western Force to the national team as Australia opens its 2026 Test campaign against the world's third-ranked side.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: "The group has reconnected quickly and we've worked hard over the past week to prepare as best we can for what is an exciting challenge against the number three team in World Rugby.
"Kicking off 2026 at a sold-out Allianz Stadium gives the group a huge lift and we are fully focused on earning every bit of that home crowd support on Saturday."
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Starting XV
- Jeremy Williams (lock) – 25 Tests
- Dylan Pietsch (wing) – 9 Tests
Replacements
- Brandon Paenga-Amosa (hooker) – 25 Tests
- Ben Donaldson (flyhalf/fullback) – 19 Tests
Wallabies team to play Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday July 4 at 8:00pm 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
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