Harry Wilson to lead Australia against Fiji in Sunday's rugby test
has been named captain of the
Wallabies
for Sunday's test match against Fiji in Newcastle, just north of Sydney. He'll be joined by Tate McDermott and Noah Lolesio in the halves, a combination that may hint at head coach
Joe Schmidt
's preferred spine for the upcoming series against the
British and Irish Lions
, which begins July 19 in Brisbane.
Fiji beat the Wallabies 22-15 when they met last time at the Rugby World Cup in France.
Schmidt has also handed rugby league convert
Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
his first Wallabies start on home soil. The 21-year-old will play at outside center, partnering with Len Ikitau, who shifts to inside center. Sua'ali'i played the
Super Rugby season
at fullback for the Waratahs but gets his chance in the midfield for Australia.
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In the front row, Schmidt has recalled veteran hooker and former captain
David Porecki
, marking his return to the national team after a 643-day absence. Porecki last featured during the 2023 Rugby World Cup but missed all of 2024 due to Achilles and calf injuries.
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Sunday's test not only provides opportunities for rising stars and returning veterans but also offers key insights into Schmidt's plans for the looming Lions series, with several selections likely being tested under pressure against a physical Fijian side.
"The whole squad has worked hard on and off the field and reconnected well with a short runway from our assembly through to the test on Sunday," Schmidt said in a
Rugby Australia
statement.
"I think the players and the wider management are keen to get underway, especially in front of a big crowd here in Newcastle."
Australia: Tom Wright, Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgenson, Noah Lolesio, Tate McDermott; Harry Wilson (captain), Fraser McReight, Langi Gleeson, Jeremy Williams, Nick Frost, Allan Ala'alatoa, David Porecki, James Slipper. Reserves: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Tom Hooper, Carlo Tizzano, Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Filipo Daugunu.
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