The Wallabies have unveiled their squad to face Argentina, with four changes headlined by Tane Edmed making his starting debut.
The sold-out fixture at Allianz Stadium will be Edmed’s first ever Test on home soil as he replaces Tom Lynagh, who will miss the clash with a hamstring strain.
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The Wallabies will also field a new centre pairing with Reds star Hunter Paisami set to replace Len Ikitau at 12 and partner Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the midfield.
Veteran prop James Slipper makes his return to the starting side and will earn his 149th cap in gold, joining Billy Pollard and Taniela Tupou in the front row.
Jeremy Williams completes the starting changes and joins Tom Hooper in the second row with Nick Frost rested due to a sore back.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is set for his first Wallaby outing in 2025 after being named on the bench.
He'll be joined on the pine by Queensland teammate Josh Nasser alongside Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr and Carlo Tizzano as forward cover.
Tate McDermott, James O'Connor and Filipo Daugunu have all been retained as backline finishers
“While managing injuries is always a challenge, we’re excited to have some fresh bodies who have been training hard with the group for a number of weeks and are keen to contribute,” head coach Schmidt said in an official statement.
“Argentina led for the whole game in Townsville until the very end and we’re very aware of the threat they’ll pose on Saturday afternoon. We’ll need to be better than we were last week.”
1. James Slipper (148 Tests) - #843; Bond Pirates
2. Billy Pollard (13 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club
3. Taniela Tupou (62 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby
4. Jeremy Williams (17 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
5. Tom Hooper (16 Tests) - #964; Bathurst Bulldogs
6. Rob Valetini (55 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
7. Fraser McReight (32 Tests) – #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (28 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Nic White (76 Tests) - #875; Maitland Blacks
10. Tane Edmed (2 Tests) - #990; West Harbour Juniors
11. Corey Toole (2 Tests) - #992; Wagga Crows
12. Hunter Paisami (31 Tests) - #932; Harlequin Junior Rugby Club
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (11 Tests) – #988; The Kings School
14. Max Jorgensen (14 Tests) – #984; Balmain Wolves
15. Andrew Kellaway (44 Tests) - #943, Hunters Hill Rugby Club
Substitutes
16. Josh Nasser (6 Tests) - #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane)
17. Angus Bell (42 Tests) – #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
18. Zane Nonggorr (15 Tests) - #966; Gold Coast Eagles
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (41 Tests) - #914; Randwick
20. Carlo Tizzano (9 Tests) - #982; University of Western Australia
21. Tate McDermott (48 Tests) – #936; Flinders Rugby Club
22. James O’Connor (67 Tests) - #832, St Joseph’s College, Nudgee
23. Filipo Daugunu (12 Tests) - #931, Wests Bulldogs)
