Dave Rennie gave the list of summoned for what will be the July window in which Australia will face France. Among those who were selected are eleven players who have not yet had the opportunity to play a game with the Wallabies jersey.
While Michael Hooper will return to be the captain of the team after his return from Japan, Matt Philip He also returns after finishing his stint at the French club Pau.
Other surprise was the inclusion of Sitaleki Timani, after eight years of absence. On the other hand, after the completion of Super Rugby AU and Trans-Tasman, those who left very good impressions were the Brumbies players: Lachlan Lonergan and Len Ikitau; That’s why, according to the head coach, they were included in the squad.
The first match will take place on July 7, with the protagonists then heading to Melbourne on July 13 before traveling to Suncorp Stadium on July 17.
Australian squad: Allan Alaalatoa, Tom Banks, Angus Bell, Filipo Daugunu, Pone Fa’amausili, Lalakai Foketi, Jake Gordon, Reece Hodge, Michael Hooper, Len Ikitau, Feleti Kaitu’u, Andrew Kellaway, Marika Koroibete, Rob Leota, Noah Lolesio, Lachlan Lonergan, Tate McDermott, Fraser McReight, Andy Muirhead, Isi Naisarani, James O’Connor, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Hunter Paisami, Izaia Perese, Matt Philip, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Scott Sio, James Slipper, Darcy Swain, Lachie Swinton, Sitaleki Timani, Matt To’omua, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valentini, Michael Wells, Nic White, Harry Wilson and Tom Wright.
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