Four Force players named in Wallabies team to face England

Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 12:59 PM
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by Western Force Media

Four Western Force players have been selected by Wallabies coaches in the team to play England in London on Saturday evening (11:10pm WST).

Force captain Jeremy Williams will start in the second row, while Tom Robertson, Nick Champion de Crespigny and Hamish Stewart are all among the reserves.

Tighthead prop Taniela Tupou returns to the starting side for the first time since the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland, combining with Angus Bell and Billy Pollard in the run on front row. 

Nick Frost and Williams will reconnect in the second row, having started together last year when the Wallabies played at Allianz Stadium Twickenham. 

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Regular captain Harry Wilson returns to the number eight jersey and will lead the side, forming a familiar back row with Rob Valetini at blindside flanker and Fraser McReight at openside. 

NSW Waratahs teammates Jake Gordon and Tane Edmed start in the halves for the third consecutive Test, while Hunter Paisami and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will partner in the midfield.  Suaalii returning to the venue where he made his Wallabies debut last year. 

Harry Potter and Max Jorgensen also return to the run on side, selected as the two wingers with Andrew Kellaway continuing at fullback.

Allan Alaalatoa will make his 86th appearance in Wallaby gold as the replacement tighthead prop, joining Queensland’s Josh Nasser and loosehead prop Robertson as the substitute front row. 

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has recovered from a rib complaint to be named as the lock cover, while last weekend’s captain Champion de Crespingy is selected as the back row replacement. 

Ryan Lonergan and Stewart will play their first Tests in Europe, selected as the substitute halves pairing, while the versatile Filipo Daugunu rounds out the matchday 23. 

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: “The group travelled well to London earlier in the week and have had a couple of trainings ahead of this weekend’s Test.

“The coaches have tried to balance this year's tough schedule in terms of Test matches and travel, so it was great to freshen a few players up last week and we hope that allows the group to be really competitive on Saturday.”

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Wallabies vs England

Allianz Stadium Twickenham in London

Saturday 1 November 11:10am WST

Wallabies team list

1. Angus Bell (45 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club

2. Billy Pollard (17 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby

3. Taniela Tupou (65 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby

4. Nick Frost (34 Tests) - #953; Hornsby Lions

5. Jeremy Williams (21 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers

6. Rob Valetini (58 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club

7. Fraser McReight (35 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies

8. Harry Wilson (c) (32Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils

9. Jake Gordon (33 Tests) - #925; Canterbury Juniors

10. Tane Edmed (5 Tests) - #990; West Harbour Juniors

11. Harry Potter (7 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams

12. Hunter Paisami (33 Tests) - #932; Harlequin Rugby Club

13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (14 Tests) - #988; The Kings School

14. Max Jorgensen (17 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves

15. Andrew Kellaway (45 Tests) - #943; Hunters Hill Rugby Club

Substitutes

16. Josh Nasser (9 Tests) - #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane)

17. Tom Robertson (37 Tests) - #898; Dubbo Kangaroos

18. Allan Alaalatoa (85 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors

19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (44 Tests) – #914; Randwick

20. Nick Champion de Crespigny (3 Tests) - #991; Canberra Grammar School

21. Ryan Lonergan (2 Tests) - #933; Tuggeranong Vikings

22. Hamish Stewart (3 Tests) - #986; Toowoomba Bears

23. Filipo Daugunu (16 Tests) - #931, Wests Bulldogs

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