Fiji-born Queensland Reds winger Filipo Daugunu has forced his way back into the Wallabies squad for the upcoming July test match against Fiji.
Daugunu last made an appearance for the Wallabies in August 2024 against South Africa and was subbed off in the 25th minute after suffering a fractured fibula which ruled him out of the rest of the 2024 international season.
Daugunu has been named alongside fellow countryman and robust Brumbies loose forward Rob Valetini in the 36-men squad.
Meanwhile, Japan-based Marika Koroibete and Samu Kerevi, and Queensland Reds lock forward Seru Uru have all been left out of selection.
Crusaders playmaker James O'Connor's hopes of earning a recall for Australia's hosting of the British and Irish Lions appears to be over after the veteran was overlooked for the Wallabies squad as well.
The Wallabies squad to face Fiji include forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Matt Faessler, Nick Frost, Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Fraser McReight, Zane Nonggorr, Billy Pollard, David Porecki, Tom Robertson, Will Skelton, James Slipper, Darcy Swain, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson.
Backs: Filipo Daugunu, Ben Donaldson, Jake Gordon, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Noah Lolesio, Tom Lynagh, Tate McDermott, Hunter Paisami, Dylan Pietsch, Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Corey Toole, Nic White, Tom Wright.
The Wallabies will host the Flying Fijians at 3.30pm on the 6th of July in Newcastle.
They will then travel back home to take on Scotland at 3pm on the 12th of July at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
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