Western Force trio Jeremy Williams, Carlo Tizzano and Tom Robertson have all been named in the Wallabies’ 23-player team list for Sunday morning’s clash against Ireland at Aviva Stadium.
Reigning John Eales medalist Len Ikitau will reignite his partnership with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the centres, the pair featuring alongside each other in the midfield for 12 of the Wallabies last 16 Tests.
Fly-half James O’Connor will start in the number 10 jersey for his first Test in the northern hemisphere since 2021, linking up with NSW Waratahs captain Jake Gordon who is again selected at scrumhalf.
Full-back Max Jorgensen and winger Filipo Daugunu have also been selected to start in Dublin, joining Harry Potter in the back three.
The experienced Allan Alaalatoa is another who returns to the starting XV, where he will combine with hooker Matt Faessler and Angus Bell in the run on front row.
In another reshuffle in the forwards Tom Hooper shifts to lock with Rob Valetini starting at blindside flanker.
Hooper will partner Williams in the second row, while openside flanker Fraser McReight and skipper Harry Wilson complete the loose forward trio.
Dubbo junior Tom Robertson has been selected as the substitute loosehead prop, with Billy Pollard and Zane Nonggorr the other replacement front rowers.
Lock Nick Frost shifts to an impact role off the bench, with Perth’s Tizzano selected as the cover for the back row.
Ryan Lonergan will continue to earn international experience as the substitute scrum-half, as will Tane Edmed who returns to the venue of his Test debut last year as the replacement playmaker.
The versatile Andrew Kellaway will wear the number 23 jersey and cover multiple positions across the backline.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: “It’s been a tough schedule but we’ve tried to embrace that this week and tried to freshen up at the same time.
“It’s another opportunity this Saturday to really challenge ourselves against one of the top teams in the world.”
Wallabies vs Ireland
Aviva Stadium in Dublin
Sunday 16 November 4:10am WST
Live on Stan Sport
Wallabies team list
1. Angus Bell (48 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2. Matt Faessler (16 Tests) - #969; USQ Saints
3. Allan Alaalatoa (86 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors
4. Jeremy Williams (23 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
5. Tom Hooper (20 Tests) - #964; Bathurst Bulldogs
6. Rob Valetini (60 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club
7. Fraser McReight (37 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (34 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Jake Gordon (35 Tests) - #925; Canterbury Juniors
10. James O’Connor (70 Tests) - #832; St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
11. Harry Potter (9 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
12. Len Ikitau (48 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (16 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
14. Filipo Daugunu (18 Tests) - #931; Wests Bulldogs
15. Max Jorgensen (18 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
Substitutes
16. Billy Pollard (19 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby
17. Tom Robertson (38 Tests) - #898; Dubbo Kangaroos
18. Zane Nonggorr (18 Tests) - #966; Gold Coast Eagles
19. Nick Frost (36 Tests) - #953; Hornsby Lions
20. Carlo Tizzano (12 Tests) - #982; University of Western Australia
21. Ryan Lonergan (4 Tests) - #933; Tuggeranong Vikings
22. Tane Edmed (7 Tests) - #990; West Harbour Juniors
23. Andrew Kellaway (48 Tests) - #943; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
