The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies are proud to announce that seven of the clubs Super Rugby Pacific players have been named in the Wallabies 23 for this Saturdays' match against Wales at 7:45PM AEST at Allianz Stadium.
Coming off the bench to potentially make his debut in the green and gold is Charlie Cale who has been rewarded with selection following his unbelievable season in the Capital, earning him the number 20 jersey for this weekend.
Having recovered from his calf injury that unfortunately hindered the conclusion of his 2024 season in the capital, veteran James Slipper has been named as the starting loosehead prop in his 135th appearance at the national level.
Joining him in the forwards is fellow Brumby Rob Valentini who has been rewarded once again for another dominant season in the Super Rugby Pacific competition and will line up at number eight.
In the backline, Noah Lolesio will start at 10 as he will look to continue his scintillating combination with returning Wallaby and club-mate Tom Wright who rounds out the starting side at fullback.
Joining the potential debutant Cale off the bench is front row duo Billy Pollard and Allan Alaalatoa who will certainly add to an already strong Wallabies set piece when injected into the match.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said “the squad has worked hard over the last week or so to prepare as best we can for what’s going to be an incredibly tough Test against Wales.”
Wallabies team to play Wales at Allianz Stadium, Sydney on Saturday 6 July, 7:45pm AEST
- James Slipper (134 Tests) – Bond Pirates
- Matt Faessler (5 Tests) – USQ Saints
- Taniela Tupou (50 Tests) – Brothers Rugby
- Jeremy Williams* - Wahroonga Tigers
- Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (30 Tests) – Randwick
- Liam Wright (c) (5 Tests) – Easts Tigers
- Fraser McReight (17 Tests) – Albany Creek Brumbies
- Rob Valetini (39 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
- Jake Gordon (20 Tests) – Canterbury Berries
- Noah Lolesio (17 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings
- Filipo Daugunu (7 Tests) – Wests Bulldogs
- Hunter Paisami (24 Tests) - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
- Josh Flook* - Brothers Rugby
- Andrew Kellaway (26 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby
- Tom Wright (25 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles
Finishers
16. Billy Pollard (1 Test) – Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
17. Isaac Kailea** - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
18. Allan Alaalatoa (67 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors
19. Angus Blyth** - Casuarina Beach Rugby Club
20. Charlie Cale** - Beecroft Junior Rugby Club
21. Tate McDermott (28 Tests) – Flinders Rugby
22. Tom Lynagh** - University of Queensland
23. Dylan Pietsch** - Leeton Phantoms
