Wallabies line-up named for Argentina encounter

Thu, Aug 29, 2024, 9:00 PM
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by Brumbies.rugby
Brumbies' Nick Frost has been a shining light for the Wallabies in 2024.
Brumbies' Nick Frost has been a shining light for the Wallabies in 2024.

Six Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies players have been named in the Wallabies side to face Argentina in The Rugby Championship this Sunday, kicking off from 8:00AM AEST at Estadio Uno Estudiantes de La Plata.

2024 Brett Robinson recipient Rob Valetini will bolster a formidable back-row, with Nick Frost named to start at lock. Whilst Noah Lolesio will lead the attack from fly-half, accompanying Brumbies team mates Len Ikitau and Tom Wright in the back line,

Brumbies skipper and Wallabies veteran Allan Alaalatoa will add to his 72 tests caps this weekend being named on the interchange bench.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: “The players have bounced back from the travel and time difference since arriving in Buenos Aires, with today’s training being our most energetic.” “For us, we know the Argentinians will enjoy vocal home support but we’ve also had plenty of encouragement from back in Australia, which we have appreciated and will try to justify.”

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Wallabies v Argentina

Estadio Uno Estudiantes de La Plata

Sunday 1 September, 8:00AM AEST

1. Angus Bell (29 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

2. Matt Faessler (8 Tests) – USQ Saints

3. Taniela Tupou (52 Tests) – Brothers Rugby

4. Nick Frost (17 Tests) – Hornsby Lions

5. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (34 Tests) – Randwick

6. Rob Valetini (44 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

7. Carlo Tizzano (2 Tests) - University of Western Australia

8. Harry Wilson (c) (15 Tests) – Gunnedah Red Devils

9. Jake Gordon (23 Tests) – Canterbury Juniors

10. Noah Lolesio (21 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings

11. Marika Koroibete (60 Tests) – Nasinu Secondary College, Fiji

12. Hamish Stewart* - Toowoomba Bears

13. Len Ikitau (31 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings

14. Andrew Kellaway (31 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

15. Tom Wright (30 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

Substitutes

16. Josh Nasser (4 Tests) - Easts Tigers

17. Isaac Kailea (4 Tests) - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

18. Allan Alaalatoa (72 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors

19. Jeremy Williams (4 Tests) – Wahroonga Tigers

20. Langi Gleeson (6 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins

21. Tate McDermott (33 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club

22. Ben Donaldson (10 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

23. Max Jorgensen (1 Test) - Balmain Wolves

*denotes uncapped

Upcoming Test Matches

  • Wallabies v Argentina, 8:00 am AEST, Sunday September 1 at Estadio Uno, La Plata
  • Wallabies v Argentina, 5:00 am AEST, Sunday September 8 at Estadio Colon, Santa Fe
  • Wallabies v New Zealand, 3:45pm AEST, Saturday September 21 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
  • Wallabies v New Zealand, 5:05pm AEST, Saturday September 28 at Sky Stadium, Wellington

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