Western Force duo Jeremy Williams and Dylan Pietsch will start the Wallabies’ final Test of the calendar year, while Carlo Tizzano has been named to come off the bench.
Prop Angus Bell and inside centre Len Ikitau will play their 50th Tests for the Wallabies on Saturday night against France in Paris.
Bell made his Wallabies debut in 2020, with the 25-year-old set to combine with hooker Billy Pollard and tighthead prop Taniela Tupou in the starting front row.
Ikitau’s first Test came in 2021 against France in Melbourne, with this year’s John Eales Medallist named to partner Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the midfield at State de France.
Lock Nick Frost returns to the starting side for the Wallabies final Test of 2025, selected alongside Williams in a familiar run-on second row. Williams and Pollard are the only two players set to feature in every match of the Wallabies campaign this year.
Frost’s return sees Bathurst’s Tom Hooper shift to blindside flanker, with openside Fraser McReight and captain Harry Wilson completing the run on forward pack.
Carter Gordon also returns to the starting side, named at flyhalf for his 10th Test, partnering with Jake Gordon who has been the starting scrumhalf in all five matches of this year’s Spring Tour.
Wiradjuri man Pietsch is the final change to the starting XV, selected on the left wing, with Harry Potter to line up on the right edge. Max Jorgensen will play fullback for the second straight week.
Queensland pair Matt Faessler and Aidan Ross join the experienced Allan Alaalatoa as the substitute front row, with Rob Valetini and Carlo Tizzano to add impact as the remaining forward cover.
Darwin-born Kalani Thomas has the potential to become Wallaby number 995, after being named as the replacement scrumhalf, with Tane Edmed selected as the substitute playmaker. Filipo Daugunu rounds out the matchday 23 and will provide versatility as the final back cover.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: “We’ve tried to freshen things up during the week after what’s been a dense and challenging Tour so far.
“The players have looked to prepare well and they're eager to finish their season with a positive performance against one of the world’s best teams.”
Wallabies vs France
Stade de France in Paris
Sunday 23 November 22 4:10am AWST
Live on Stan Sport
Wallabies team list
1. Angus Bell (49 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2. Billy Pollard (20 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby
3. Taniela Tupou (67 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby
4. Jeremy Williams (24 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
5. Nick Frost (37 Tests) - #953; Hornsby Lions
6. Tom Hooper (21 Tests) - #964; Bathurst Bulldogs
7. Fraser McReight (38 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (35 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Jake Gordon (36 Tests) - #925; Canterbury Juniors
10. Carter Gordon (9 Tests) - #967; Sunshine Coast Grammar School
11. Dylan Pietsch (8 Tests) - #978; Leeton Phantoms
12. Len Ikitau (49 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (17 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
14. Harry Potter (10 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
15. Max Jorgensen (19 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
Substitutes
16. Matt Faessler (17 Tests) - #969; USQ Saints
17. Aidan Ross (2 Tests) - #994; Bond University
18. Allan Alaalatoa (87 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors
19. Rob Valetini (61 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club
20. Carlo Tizzano (13 Tests) - #982; University of Western Australia
21. Kalani Thomas* - uncapped; Springfield Hawks
22. Tane Edmed (8 Tests) - #990; West Harbour Juniors
23. Filipo Daugunu (19 Tests) - #931; Wests Bulldogs
