With the British & Irish squad announced, all eyes turn to Australia to see who will be named for the Wallabies.
Joe Schmidt has a plethora of options at his disposal off the back of a strong Super Rugby Pacific season.
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In a new series, Rugby.com.au breaks down each position, leading up to the announcement in July.
It starts with the props, with likely six spots available given the make-ups of previous Lions sqauds.
Alaalatoa is cementing his spot in the starting side for the Wallabies.
The prop is in freakish try-scoring form, scoring his sixth on the weekend against the NSW Waratahs.
However, it’s his set-piece game that has been the most impressive, forming a key pillar in a rock-solid scrum.
Another short-priced favourite for selection.
Bell is a generational loosehead talent that has been one of the Waratahs best in 2025.
The Waratah is one of the best in the world there and will be in the squad if fit.
De Lutiis was the bolter of Joe Schmidt’s first squad of 2025, named without a Super Rugby Pacific start to his name.
The young prop has three to his name so far in 2025, rotating with Zane Nonggorr and Jeffery Toomaga-Allen.
The 21-year-old needs to take that next step to finish the Super Rugby season to press his claims.
Kailea has well and truly slid down the pecking order in 2025.
The former Rebel went from starting against the Springboks to club footy, starting just once in 2025 with five further appearances on the bench.
Nonggorr has been reliable as ever for the Reds this season.
He has cemented his spot as the starter under Les Kiss after a string of solid performances.
It’s placed him firmly in line for a spot in the Wallabies 23, set for a big finish to the season with the Reds.
Slipper is getting better with age in the ACT.
The loosehead prop remains a key contributor to the Brumbies success alongside good mate Alaalatoa.
His experience in invaluable in a youthful Wallabies squad, especially in a Lions year.
Tupou has been a big topic of conversation in Australia Rugby after his move to the NSW Waratahs.
The tight-head struggled to start the year and finds himself coming off the bench.
Tupou is a game-changing player on his day and the Wallabies selectors could find themselves in an interesting situation come selection time.
Robertson is placing significant pressure on the tight-head competition after a successful return from injury.
The 24-cap Wallaby is arguably in career best form in the west in a Force pack that has drastically improved this season.
Robertson also has significant value thanks to his ability to play both sides of the scrum.
Hodgman is gunning for another shot at the Lions after getting his chance off the bench for the Blues.
The loosehead has been tremendous and has delivered several game-turning shifts for the Reds.
His experience is crucial for the Wallabies and a big finish for the Reds will have him firmly in contention.
Ross is eligible days before the first Test after signing with the Queensland Reds for 2026 and beyond.
The 29-year-old has been big for the Chiefs, featuring in nine games in 2025.
It’d be a risk to bring him straight into the environment, but Ross has the talent to make a difference.
Schoupp seemed firmly in contention for that third loosehead spot behind Bell and Slipper before his ruptured Achilles.
The prop is seen as the future starter when James Slipper retires but is now set for an extended period on the sidelines.
