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
