McReight to bring up 50 caps against England in London
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2026 John Eales Medallist Fraser McReight will bring up his 50th cap for Australia, named to start at openside flanker against England at Allianz Stadium Twickenham on Sunday afternoon local time.
He’ll form a new look back row with Jeremy Williams named at blindside flanker while Harry Wilson will again captain the side at number eight.
Len Ikitau returns to the team having missed the last Test under HIA protocols, reigniting a midfield combination alongside Isaac Henry who will play his first Test in the United Kingdom.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns to the venue of his Test debut back in 2024, named on the right wing with Max Jorgensen on the left edge, while Tom Wright will start at fullback for the 10th straight Test.
ACT Brumbies teammates Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith will start in the halves, while Queensland Reds Josh Canham and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto are the run on lock pairing.
Angus Bell returns as the starting loosehead prop, combining with Billy Pollard and Allan Alaalatoa in the front row.
Taniela Tupou is back in gold for the Test which forms part of the new Nations Championship tournament. He’ll be part of a substitute front row alongside Josh Nasser and Isaac Kailea.
The experienced Rob Valetini and Carlo Tizzano will provide the remaining forward cover, with Tate McDermott and Ben Donaldson the replacement halves. The versatile Filipo Daugunu rounds out the matchday 23.
Wallabies Head Coach Les Kiss said: "The entire squad has travelled well and prepared with fantastic energy and excitement heading into this weekend.
“Playing England on their home turf - at an iconic venue like Twickenham - is a massive challenge and another great opportunity for us to test ourselves against world-class opposition and keep building our game."
- Angus Bell (60 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
- Billy Pollard (26 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
- Allan Alaalatoa (96 Tests) #896; West Harbour Juniors
- Josh Canham (9 Tests) - #987; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
- Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (50 Tests) - #914; Randwick Rugby
- Jeremy Williams (35 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
- Fraser McReight (49 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
- Harry Wilson (c) (45 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
- Ryan Lonergan (15 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings
- Declan Meredith (5 Tests) - #997; Barron Trinity Bulls
- Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (27 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
- Len Ikitau (56 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings
- Isaac Henry (6 Tests) - #999; Kenmore Bears
- Max Jorgensen (30 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
- Tom Wright (53 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Josh Nasser (18 Tests) - #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane) 17. Isaac Kailea (9 Tests) - #975; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club 18. Taniela Tupou (74 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby 19. Rob Valetini (71 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club 20. Carlo Tizzano (18 Tests) - #982; University of Western Australia 21. Tate McDermott (57 Tests) - #936; Flinders Rugby Club 22. Ben Donaldson (27 Tests) - #962; Clovelly Eagles 23. Filipo Daugunu (25 Tests) - #931; Wests Bulldogs
Wallabies 31 defeated by Ireland 33 on Saturday July 4 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies 26 defeated by France 42 on Saturday July 11 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Wallabies 57 defeated Italy 10 on Saturday July 18 at HBF Park, Perth
Wallabies 35 defeated Japan 32 on Saturday August 8 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashi-Osaka
Wallabies 56 defeated Japan 17 on Saturday August 15 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Wallabies 27 defeated Argentina 21 on Saturday August 29 at Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy
Wallabies 28 drew with Argentina 28 on Saturday September 5 at Estádio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
Wallabies 42 defeated South Africa 38 on Sunday September 27 at Optus Stadium, Perth
Wallabies 19 defeated by New Zealand 50 on Saturday October 10 at Eden Park, Auckland
Wallabies 21 defeated by New Zealand 43 on Saturday October 17 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies vs England, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 9 at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London
Wallabies vs Scotland, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 16 at Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Wallabies vs Wales, 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 22, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Nations Championships Finals Weekend, Weekend starting November 27
