Wallabies stars cleared for return as squad named for Nations Championship Tests

Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

Wallabies coach Les Kiss has named a host of stars to return for November's Nations Championship Tests in the United Kingdom.

Flyhalf Carter Gordon, centre Hunter Paisami and overseas duo Tom Hooper and Taniela Tupou all make their return after missing the Bledisloe Cup series.

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Kiss also named rookies Teddy Wilson and Tom Lambert to the national squad for their debuts ahead of Tests against England, Wales and Scotland.

Flyhalf Gordon is the most notable return after recovering from a fractured fibula sustained in Argentina.

Gordon has dealt with injuries throughout the Test year, missing the Tests against Italy and Japan with a hamstring strain.

He is joined by fellow half Ben Donaldson, who was ruled out of the Sydney Bledisloe Test with an upper leg injury.

Len Ikitau (concussion) and Paisami (suspension) are also back, with Paisami's suspension set to be completed at the end of the month.

In the forwards, Tupou and Hooper will join the squad in the UK after returning to their clubs.

Tupou (Racing 92) and Hooper (Exeter) couldn't take part in the two Tests against New Zealand because the matches fell outside World Rugby’s Regulation Nine window.

Meanwhile, Wilson is in line for a potential Wallabies debut, with the former Australia U20 skipper continuing his progression after several years with Australia A.

The 23-year-old scrumhalf is the son of Wallaby No. 699 David Wilson, who earned 79 caps for Australia and won the World Cup in 1999.

As for former teammate Lambert, the loosehead prop has been rewarded for his strong performances for the NSW Waratahs in this year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition, set to link up with the Queensland Reds in 2027.

“There's a real buzz among the squad as we prepare for what will be four incredibly demanding matches against high-quality opposition as part of the November Nations Championship Tests," coach Les Kiss said.

“As coaches, we’ve made some tough selection calls to keep building depth across the board and we know a tour like this will challenge the whole squad on many levels.

“This Tour gives us another valuable opportunity to test new combinations, strengthen our existing connections and push our game forward in all areas."

Wallabies squad for the November Nations Championship Tests (Wallaby number, first Australian Rugby club, Super Rugby Pacific club, Test caps)
Forwards (19)

Allan Alaalatoa (#896, West Harbour Juniors, ACT Brumbies, 96)

Miles Amatosero (#998, South Coogee Red Devils, NSW Waratahs, 2)

Angus Bell (#940, Hunters Hill Rugby Club, NSW Waratahs, 60)

Josh Canham (#987, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 9)

Massimo De Lutiis (#1000, Surfers Paradise Dolphins, Queensland Reds, 5)

Tom Hooper (#964, Bathurst Bulldogs, Exeter Chiefs (UK), 25)

Isaac Kailea (#975, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, NSW Waratahs, 9)

Tom Lambert (uncapped, West Harbour Juniors, Queensland Reds, 0)

Fraser McReight (#937, Albany Creek Brumbies, Queensland Reds, 49)

Josh Nasser (#979, Easts Rugby (Brisbane), Queensland Reds, 18)

Brandon Paenga-Amosa (#918, Southern Districts, Western Force, 32)

Billy Pollard (#958, Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 26)

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (#914, Randwick, Queensland Reds, 50)

Lachlan Shaw (#996, University of Queensland, ACT Brumbies, 6)

Carlo Tizzano (#982, University of Western Australia, Western Force, 18)

Taniela Tupou (#917, Brothers Rugby, Racing 92 (France), 74)

Rob Valetini (#929, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 71)

Jeremy Williams (#973, Wahroonga Tigers, Western Force, 35)

Harry Wilson (c) (#933, Gunnedah Red Devils, Queensland Reds, 45)

Backs (14)

Filipo Daugunu (#931, Wests Bulldogs, Queensland Reds, 25)

Ben Donaldson (#962, Clovelly Eagles, Western Force, 27)

Carter Gordon (#967, Sunshine Coast Grammar School, Queensland Reds, 13)

Isaac Henry (#999, Kenmore Bears, Queensland Reds, 6)

Len Ikitau (#944, Tuggeranong Vikings, ACT Brumbies, 56)

Max Jorgensen (#984, Balmain Wolves, NSW Waratahs, 30)

Ryan Lonergan (#993, Tuggeranong Vikings, ACT Brumbies, 15)

Tate McDermott (#936, Flinders Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 57)

Declan Meredith (#997, Barron Trinity Bulls, ACT Brumbies, 5)

Hunter Paisami (#932, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, Shizuoka Blue Revs (Japan), 39)

Harry Potter (#989, Moorabbin Rams, NSW Waratahs, 18)

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (#988, The Kings School, NSW Waratahs, 27)

Teddy Wilson (uncapped, Easts Rugby (Sydney), NSW Waratahs, 0)

Tom Wright (#939, Clovelly Eagles, ACT Brumbies, 53)

Unavailable for selection

Charlie Cale

Josh Flook

Langi Gleeson

Jake Gordon

Matt Philip

Pete Samu

Will Skelton

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