LIVE: Wallabies look to rebound against France in Brisbane

Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 6:30 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
Highlights from the Wallabies' Nations Championship Round 1 clash with Ireland at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

The Wallabies will be out to bounce back as they welcome France to Suncorp Stadium.

Joe Schmidt's side started 2026 with a narrow loss to Ireland in Sydney to kick-off the Nations Championship.

Watch every second of the 2026 Nations Championship live and on demand via Stan Sport.

ACT Brumbies flyhalf Declan Meredith comes into the side for his Test debut, with teammate Tom Wright starting at fullback.

Meanwhile, the French enter the contest hurting after their own close defeat to New Zealand in Christchurch.

There's a distinct Aussie connection within their squad, with Moses Alo-Emile, Emmanuel Meaofu and Tom Staniforth all named.

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PRE GAME
KO T-60: Toss complete

The Wallabies will receive the kick-off to begin the game after losing the toss, running left to right on your screens, towards Caxton Street.

At this stage oth teams will line up with the same 23s that were named during the week.

KO T-90: WELCOME

Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the Wallabies' clash with France in Brisbane.

It's a stunning day in the Sunshine State, not a cloud in the sky and warmer than expected for July.

The sold out sign went up this morning, with gold all across the city.

WALLABIES v FRANCE TEAMS

WALLABIES (15-1): Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Dylan Pietsch; Declan Meredith, Ryan Lonergan; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini; Jeremy Williams, Josh Canham; Allan Alaalatoa, Josh Nasser, Angus Bell

Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Lachlan Shaw, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Tate McDermott, Jock Campbell, Filipo Daugunu

FRANCE (15-1): Matthieu Jalibert; Theo Attissogbe, Fabien Brau-Boirie, Yoram Moefana, Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang; Romain Ntamack, Maxime Lucu (capt); Marko Gazzotti, Oscar Jegou, Lenni Nouchi; Emmanuel Meafou, Florian Verhaeghe; Demba Bamba, Peato Mauvaka, Moses Alo-Emile

Replacements: Maxime Lamothe, Jefferson Poirot, Tevita Tatafu, Hugo Auradou, Tom Staniforth, Killian Tixeront, Nolann Le Garrec, Kalvin Gourgues

Referee: Karl Dickson (England)

Assistant referees: Christophe Ridley (England) & Katsuki Furuse (Japan)

TMO: Andrew Jackson (England)

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES v FRANCE TONIGHT

The Wallabies' clash with France will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live on Stan Sport, scheduled to start at 4:30 pm (AEST).

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television via 9Go.

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