Western Force pair Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Jeremy Williams will both start when the Wallabies take on Argentina in the Flight Centre Series Test in Salvador de Jujuy on Sunday 3am WST.
Melbourne-raised prop Isaac Kailea will play his first test since 2024, named to start against Argentina.
The 26-year-old forms a starting front row alongside hooker Paenga-Amosa and tighthead Allan Alaalatoa who will captain the side for the seventh time, with regular skipper Harry Wilson rotated out of the matchday 23.
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Two-time John Eales Medallist Rob Valetini will start in the number eight jersey, with Tom Hooper selected at blindside flanker, while Fraser McReight returns to the starting team on the opposite side of the scrum.
Josh Canham and Williams will reignite their second row partnership, while halves pairing of Ryan Lonergan and Carter Gordon will combine for the second consecutive Test.
There’s also continuity in the midfield combination, with Reds pair Hunter Paisami and Isaac Henry to line up in the centres after a strong outing during the Wallabies win over Japan in Townsville.
The back three remains unchanged for a fourth consecutive Test with Harry Potter and Max Jorgensen on the wings and Tom Wright at fullback.
Billy Pollard has been named as the replacement hooker, having made his Test debut in Argentina back in 2022. He’ll work alongside Wallaby 1000 Massimo De Lutiis and the experienced Angus Bell in the substitute front row.
Brumbies pair Lachlan Shaw and Charlie Cale will play their first Tests away from home as the substitute second and back rower respectively providing them with further Test experience.
Tate McDermott will notch his 56th appearance in gold as the replacement scrumhalf, while Ben Donaldson provides versatility across the backline - as does Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii who finalises the matchday 23.
Dylan Pietsch is unavailable due to a foot injury sustained in Buenos Aires and has returned home to Perth.
Wallabies Head Coach Les Kiss said: “As coaches we’ve needed to consider how we manage a long season for players while also providing Test experience in important positions.
“At the same time, we’ve selected a team that has lots of experience and proven combinations for what’s going to be another tough challenge taking on Argentina on their home turf - we’ll need to be at our best.”
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Wallabies team to play Argentina at Estadio 23 de Agosto in San Salvador de Jujuy on Sunday August 30 at 3:00am AWST
1. Isaac Kailea (8 Tests) - #975; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (29 Tests) - #958; Southern Districts
3. Allan Alaalatoa (c) (92 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors
4. Josh Canham (6 Tests) - #987; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
5. Jeremy Williams (30 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
6. Tom Hooper (23 Tests) - #964; Bathurst Bulldogs
7. Fraser McReight (44 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Rob Valetini (66 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
9. Ryan Lonergan (10 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings
10. Carter Gordon (11 Tests) - #967; Sunshine Coast Grammar School
11. Harry Potter (14 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
12. Hunter Paisami (37 Tests) - #932; Harlequin Rugby Club
13. Isaac Henry (2 Tests) - #999; Kenmore Bears
14. Max Jorgensen (25 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
15. Tom Wright (48 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Billy Pollard (22 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
17. Angus Bell (55 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
18. Massimo De Lutiis (1 Test) - #1000; Surfers Paradise Dolphins
19. Lachlan Shaw (3 Tests) - #996; University of Queensland
20. Charlie Cale (4 Tests) - #976; Beecroft Junior Rugby Club
21. Tate McDermott (55 Tests) - #936; Flinders Rugby Club
22. Ben Donaldson (23 Tests) - #962; Clovelly Eagles
23. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (22 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
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