11 January, 2026, 9:45 pm Central - 23°C Rain

Stars return as Wallabies name strong side for England match

Stars return as Wallabies name strong side for England match

By Navitalai Naivalurua
31/10/2025

The Wallabies have made eight changes to their starting lineup for Sunday’s Test against England at Twickenham, welcoming back several key players including Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Max Jorgensen, and Taniela Tupou.

Suaalii returns to outside centre, partnering Hunter Paisami in the midfield, while Tupou and Billy Pollard rejoin the front row alongside Angus Bell.

Nick Frost and Jeremy Williams retain their spots at lock, and Rob Valetini will combine with Fraser McReight and captain Harry Wilson in the back row.

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has recovered from a rib injury and will provide impact off the bench, while Filipo Daugunu is also named among the replacements.

The Wallabies will face England at 3.10am Sunday.

In other international fixtures that morning, South Africa will play Japan at 4.10am, and the All Blacks will take on Ireland at 8.10am.

1. Angus Bell 2. Billy Pollard 3. Taniela Tupou 4. Nick Frost 5. Jeremy Williams 6. Rob Valetini 7. Fraser McReight 8. Harry Wilson (c) 9. Jake Gordon 10. Tane Edmed 11. Harry Potter 12. Hunter Paisami 13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 14. Max Jorgensen 15. Andrew Kellaway

Substitutes

16. Josh Nasser 17. Tom Robertson 18. Allan Alaalatoa 19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 20. Nick Champion de Crespigny 21. Ryan Lonergan 22. Hamish Stewart 23. Filipo Daugunu

[Source: rugby.com.au]

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