Jones confirms forced changes to Wallabies training squad

Sun, Apr 16, 2023, 1:56 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Wallabies travelled to Cardiff for their final Spring Tour match of 2022.

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has confirmed several changes to his April training squad ahead of tomorrow's camp on the Gold Coast.

Brumbies trio Len Ikitau, Blake Schoupp and Darcy Swain along with Waratahs duo Ned Hanigan and Dave Porecki will miss the camp after suffering concussions across the weekend.

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They are joined by backrow duo Pete Samu (ankle) and Langi Gleeson (calf), with Samu picking up the knock during their win over the Fijian Drua. As for Gleeson, he last played in round four against the Hurricanes.

The setbacks pave the way for Reds star Harry Wilson to earn a call-up after strong showings in Super Rugby Pacific.

The 12-cap Wallaby leads the competition in carries (115), 31 clear of his nearest rival.

Meanwhile, Izaia Perese will come in off the back of his double against the Western Force on Saturday.

Perese will head into Wallabies camp alongside teammate Lachie Swinton, who made a successful return from a neck complaint on Saturday.

Jones has also included four uncapped players in the squad, with Brumbies pair Rhys Van Nek and Rory Scott and Reds duo Matt Faessler and Ryan Smith earning call-ups.

“While we feel for the players who have been ruled out, it provides an opportunity for those who will now come into camp," Jones said.

“This camp will set the tone ahead of the Test season and we know we’re going to need a fast start.”

The squad will fully assemble on the Gold Coast tomorrow for a three-day camp, with Wallabies officials confirming players ruled out will still attend Zoom components of the camp as per the overseas based players.

UPDATED WALLABIES SQUAD

Allan Alaalatoa

Ben Donaldson

Pone Fa'amausili

Matt Faessler

Josh Flook

Lalakai Foketi

Nick Frost

Carter Gordon

Reece Hodge

Michael Hooper

Jed Holloway

Max Jorgensen

Andrew Kellaway

Lachlan Lonergan

Ryan Lonergan

Fraser McReight

Mark Nawaqanitawase

Cadeyrn Neville

Jordan Petaia

Izaia Perese

Tom Robertson

Rory Scott

James Slipper

Ryan Smith

Lachlan Swinton

Jordan Uelese

Rob Valetini

Rhys Van Nek

Suliasi Vunivalu

Nic White

Brad Wilkin

Harry Wilson

Tom Wright

Rehab group

Angus Bell

Rob Leota

Taniela Tupou

Overseas based players to join via Zoom

Richie Arnold

Tom Banks (TBC)

Quade Cooper

Bernard Foley

Marika Koroibete

Samu Kerevi (TBC)

Will Skelton

Not considered for selection/late withdrawals due to injury

Folau Fainga'a

Langi Gleeson

Ned Hanigan

Len Ikitau

Tom Lynagh

Alex Mafi

Hunter Paisami

Matt Philip

Dave Porecki

Izack Rodda

Pete Samu

Blake Schoupp

Darcy Swain

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