Grealy joins Paenga-Amosa in AUNZ XV squad for Lions clash

Mon, Jul 7, 2025, 1:28 AM
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by Western Force Media

The AUNZ Invitational XV squad has been confirmed ahead of Saturday's historic clash with the British and Irish Lions at Adelaide Oval, with Western Force pair Mac Grealy and Brandon Paenga-Amosa included.

AUNZ Invitational XV Head Coach Les Kiss will lead the first combined Australia-New Zealand team since 1989 in what will be the Lions’ final match before the Test series against the Wallabies.

Outside back Grealy earns his selection in the representative side after a stellar 2025 campaign with the Force. Hooker Paenga-Amosa missed Wallabies selection but earns his chance to boost his international hopes with a call-up.

"There has been a lot of work behind the scenes to build this squad and it's exciting to see it come together," Kiss said.

"We have quality coaches and a highly motivated group of players that represent the depth of talent across Australia and New Zealand.

"Each of them has a lot to play for and there's a real sense of anticipation about the unique opportunity in front of us.

"As the first AUNZ side to be assembled in 36 years, we have the chance to do something pretty special here in Adelaide."

AUNZ INVITATIONAL XV SQUAD

Aidan Ross

AJ Lam

Angus Blyth

Brandon Paenga-Amosa

Daniel Botha

Darby Lancaster

David Havili

Folau Fakatava

George Dyer

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips

Hoskins Sotutu

Jeffery Toomaga-Allen

Jock Campbell

Joe Brial

Joey Walton

Joshua Fusitu’a

Kalani Thomas

Kurt Eklund

Lachlan Anderson

Lukhan Salakai-Loto

Mac Grealy

Marika Koroibete

Matt Philip

Ngani Laumape

Pete Samu

Richie Asiata

Seru Uru

Shannon Frizell

Shaun Stevenson

Tane Edmed

Head Coach: Les Kiss

Assistant Coaches: Ian Foster, Simon Cron, Zane Hilton

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