Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies Captain, Allan Alaalatoa will lead the Wallabies this Saturday, July 20 at Allianz Stadium, kicking off at 3:45PM AEST.
Joe Schmidt has unveiled a new look Wallabies squad, with Billy Pollard, Nick Frost and Len Ikitau joining Brumbies team mates Alaalatoa, Rob Valetini and Tom Wright in the starting line-up.
Ikitau has recovered from a hamstring injury and partners Paisami in the centres.
While returning forward Tom Hooper makes his first international appearance in 2024, named on the interchange bench alongside Noah Lolesio.
"Georgia have proven to be a very tough team to play as demonstrated by their wins against Italy and Wales in recent years, as well as their victory last week in Japan," Schmidt said.
“They have added some very exciting backs to their traditional forward strength and challenge opponents across the park.”
Starting XV
1. Isaac Kailea (2 Tests) - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
2. Billy Pollard (2 Tests)– Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
3. Allan Alaalatoa (c) (69 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors
4. Nick Frost (15 Tests) – Hornsby Lions
5. Angus Blyth (2 Tests) - Casuarina Beach Rugby Club
6. Rob Valetini (41 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
7. Fraser McReight (19 Tests) – Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (12 Tests) – Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Tate McDermott (30 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club
10. Ben Donaldson (8 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
11. Darby Lancaster* – Kempsey Cannonballs
12. Hunter Paisami (26 Tests) - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
13. Len Ikitau (28 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
14. Filipo Daugunu (9 Tests) – Wests Bulldogs
15. Tom Wright (27 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Josh Nasser (1 Test)- Easts Tigers
17. Alex Hodgman** - Sunnybank Dragons
18. Zane Nonggorr (5 Tests) – Gold Coast Eagles
19. Tom Hooper (8 Tests) – Bathurst Bulldogs
20. Jeremy Williams (2 Tests) – Wahroonga Tigers
21. Nic White (67 Tests) – Maitland Blacks
22. Noah Lolesio (19 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
23. Andrew Kellaway (28 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
*denotes debut
**denotes potential debut
