The Wallabies have plenty of depth in the prop position as they build ahead of the start of the Nations Championship.
Coach Joe Schmidt has options both at home and abroad as the squad is preparing to be selected in the coming days.
Rugby.com.au breaks down the main candidates for selection at prop.
Bell has returned after a sabbatical with URC club Ulster drilling with confidence.
The prop has become a hero in Northern Ireland, helping them reach the Challenge Cup Final as he improved his game by going up against big European clubs.
There aren’t many players more important to the Wallabies than Bell.
Alaalatoa had a slow start to the season after a back injury ruled him out of the first half of Super Rugby Pacific.
He quickly made up for lost time, though, one of the Brumbies’ best in a tough finish to the year.
Alaalatoa is a key leader in the Wallabies set-up and will anchor the scrum heading into the Nations Championship.
Tupou is eligible for selection under the revised eligibility laws after moving to Racing 92.
The former Red, Rebel and Waratah has been successfully used as a super-sub, helping the club into the Top 14 semi-finals.
He’s likely to play a similar role for the Wallabies, looming as the key member of their ‘Bomb Squad.’
Nonggorr continues to grow into his game as he looks to take over from the likes of Tupou and Alaalatoa.
The Red was a consistent contributor as they reached the Super Rugby Pacific finals.
His 19 appearances for the Wallabies have largely come via the bench, out to add to his one start last year.
Robertson is coming off a solid season for the Force, who had one of the best set-pieces in the competition.
He started 10 games in 2026, but injury towards the end of the year has left a question mark over his fitness.
His versatility is a massive plus, the rare prop that can cover both sides in the modern game.
Ross made the move from New Zealand and instantly found himself in the gold jersey during the Spring Tour.
The Queensland Reds recruit dealt with a foot injury, which saw him miss close to a month.
But his experience is crucial for the Wallabies, searching for his first Wallabies start.
Schoupp would’ve firmly been in contention after a great comeback season off the bench for the Brumbies.
However, a long-term injury leaves him unlikely to feature in 2026.
The ultimate wildcard selection for the Wallabies after his retirement in 2025.
Slipper has been rumoured to return amid the injury setbacks to loosehead props, still producing quality performances for the Brumbies.
It'd be a massive boost to the team's leadership if Slipper was to un-retire.
