49 - 24

First Wallabies squad of the year named with a baker's dozen of uncapped talent

311 days ago

Ex-Ireland boss Joe Schmidt has taken charge of Australia (Photo by Ayush Kumar/AFP vis Getty Images)

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his first squad of the year ahead of the opening slate of Tests against Wales.

The new-look Wallabies camp aims to put the trials of yesteryear in the rearview and build towards an exciting future which of course includes a Lions Tour in 2025 and a home World Cup in 2027.

While Schmidt hasn’t committed as far as the later tournament, today’s squad is the first major step towards what Wallabies fans will be hoping is a far more competitive future for the ailing heavyweights.

The squad features 13 uncapped players, and among the notable absentees are Carter Gordon, following his decision to switch to rugby league.

Former All Black Alex Hodgman has made it a successful switch across the Tasman after leaving the Blues in favour of the Reds in 2024, making Schmidt’s 38-man list.

Hodgman is one of 21 forwards in the squad and is joined in the pack by Josh Nasser, Charlie Cale, Isaac Kailea, Angus Blyth, Ryan Smith and Jeremy Williams with ambitions of sporting the Wallaby gold for the first time.

In the backs, there’s an air of youth with the likes of Josh Flook, Darby Lancaster and Tom Lynagh joined by David Feliuai, Dylan Pietsch and Hamish Stewart as potential debutants.

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt said: “There were some very tight selection calls, as there always are when selecting a National Team.

“The coaching group has looked hard at on-field performances and had ongoing discussions with Super Rugby coaches. We’ve combined the observations we’ve made, with some candid discussion and feel that we have some very good players to start working with, while also acknowledging that there are some good players who have missed selection.

“We have a short runway into our first Test, so we’re just keen to get to work and make as much progress as we can over the four days we have in Brisbane.”

Fixture

Internationals

Australia

25 - 16

Full-time

Wales

All Stats and Data

Wallabies squad

Forwards:
Allan Alaalatoa
Angus Blyth*
Charlie Cale*
Matt Faessler
Nick Frost
Langi Gleeson
Alex Hodgman*
Tom Hooper
Isaac Kailea*
Fraser McReight
Josh Nasser*
Zane Nonggorr
Billy Pollard
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
Ryan Smith*
James Slipper
Taniela Tupou
Rob Valetini
Jeremy Williams*
Harry Wilson
Liam Wright

Backs:
Kurtley Beale
Filipo Daugunu
Ben Donaldson
David Feliuai*
Josh Flook*
Jake Gordon
Len Ikitau
Andrew Kellaway
Darby Lancaster*
Noah Lolesio
Tom Lynagh*
Tate McDermott
Hunter Paisami
Dylan Pietsch*
Hamish Stewart*
Nic White
Tom Wright

2024 loading 🎮
Get your Home Test tickets now 📲 https://t.co/FkBweiDLXn #Wallabies pic.twitter.com/mPaCOl2cKs
— Wallabies (@wallabies) June 21, 2024

Recovering from injury:
Angus Bell
Harry Johnson-Holmes
Max Jorgensen
Rob Leota
Lachlan Lonergan
David Porecki
Blake Schoupp

Australia Sevens:
Corey Toole

O2 Inside Line: All In | Episode 5 | Making Waves

Confidence knocks and finding your people | Flo Williams | Rugby Rising Locker Room

Tackling reasons for drop-out in sport | Zainab Alema | Rugby Rising Locker Room

Krakow | Leg 3 | Day 2 | HSBC Challenger Series | Full Day Replay

Kubota Spears vs Tokyo Sungoliath | Japan Rugby League One 2024/25 | Full Match Replay

Jet Lag: The biggest challenge facing international sports? | The Report

Boks Office | Episode 39 | The Investec Champions Cup is back

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry? | New Zealand & Australia | Sevens Wonders | Episode 5

Comments

16 Comments

Jmann 311 days ago

It is absurd that an ex-All Black is playing for Australia. International rules around who can play are a nonsense.

john 311 days ago

If you didn’t think Schmidt was out to sabotage the Wallabies then Beale’s selection just proves you are wrong.
And here we go again with a kiwi Wallaby coach only selecting one 7 so he can run him in to the ground like Deans did with Pocock, so they are not a threat to the All Blacks . We have seen all this before. It’s boring.

Load More Comments

Join free and tell us what you really think!

Latest Features

LONG READ

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

Sabbaticals may provide the silver bullet to one of rugby's greatest issues, the competing interests of club and country.

LONG READ

The Champions' Cup - a paradise lost?

The venerable tournament has lost its way of late so is there any way back for a competition which used to stir emotions like few others?

LONG READ

Fur set to fly as Parisian duo dragged into Top 14 relegation dogfight

While Vannes and Perpignan battle to avoid the drop, Stade Français and Racing 92 are also scrapping for survival.

Comments on RugbyPass

NB 10 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

The endgame in the Top 14 is prob to achieve a situation where club footy contracts all the best players and some kind of ‘Champions League’ supersedes the RWC as the most lucrative money-spinner. It’s not model which fits the needs of most rugby nations.

16 Go to comments

NB 12 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

As I understand it both Ireland and Scotland have stopped looking for project players since the residency rule was increased from 3 to 5 years.

France have sidestepped that by hunting for teenagers who will become eligible with the bulk of their careers still ahead of them. And I don’t think RA is in a financial position to offer them a deal - it’s relying on the Lions an two WCs to dig itself out of big financial hole over the next few years.

I agree that players have to look after themselves and their families first. It’s short career and it doesn’t prepare you for anything that follows in life, unless it’s coaching or punditry!

16 Go to comments

Connor Nicolas 17 minutes ago

Waratahs turn to 'tough bugger' for captaincy with more history on the line

Several weeks ago, my life was irrevocably altered by a crypto romance scam a cruel amalgamation of emotional manipulation and financial exploitation. A person I believed to be my partner, whom I had met on a niche trading forum, gradually ensnared me into investing in a purportedly “groundbreaking” decentralized finance (DeFi) project. Over several months, they meticulously cultivated trust, shared fabricated returns, and even orchestrated video calls with supposed “developers” to lend credence to the scheme. By the time I discerned the truth, a staggering $215,000 of my life savings had evaporated into a labyrinth of blockchain addresses, and the individual I thought I knew had vanished without a trace. The betrayal was paralyzing; I felt not only financially devastated but emotionally shattered.As a small business owner, I am no stranger to risk, but this was a domain far beyond my comprehension. I promptly filed reports with the FTC, collaborated with cybersecurity experts, and spent countless sleepless nights poring over Etherscan, desperately attempting to trace the transactions. However, the scammers’ adept use of privacy coins and offshore exchanges rendered the trail elusive, dissipating like smoke. Each dead end deepened my despair and sense of helplessness.In the midst of this turmoil, I confided in a family friend about my harrowing ordeal. After hearing my story, he referred me to GRAYWARE TECH SERVICES . Initially skeptical but driven by desperation, I visited their website and was struck by their no-nonsense commitment to transparency. Unlike other firms that promised miraculous recoveries, GRAYWARE TECH SERVICES provided a clear,breakdown of their process: forensics, collaboration with international legal networks, and direct engagement with exchanges to freeze illicit funds.From the moment I reached out to GRAYWARE TECH SERVICES , their team approached my case faster . They meticulously analyzed my situation, keeping me informed at every stage of the recovery process. Ultimately, they succeeded in recovering my entire investment, restoring my financial stability and also rekindling my faith in the possibility of justice in the digital age. This experience has imparted invaluable lessons about vigilance and the importance of seeking help when navigating the dangerous currents of cryptocurrency. GRAYWARE TECH SERVICES has proven to be a beacon of hope for those ensnared in the web of crypto fraud, demonstrating that recovery is indeed possible with the right support and expertise.You can reach them on whatsapp +18582759508, web at ( https://graywaretechservices.com/ ) also on Mail: (contact@graywaretechservices.com)

0 Go to comments

NB 17 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

Good question - do the players agents really look out for their best interests, or just go hunting the best deal?

16 Go to comments

NB 18 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

Yep it’s called ‘warehousing’ Ardy. You buy and put em in a warehouse with one cap [at international level], so they cannot be used, or developed against you if they don’t work out.

16 Go to comments

NB 20 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

The Waratahs lock Amatasero is a prime example, although he doesn’t look like international quality yet.

This is an interesting point CM. MA came back from Clermont with big wraps but it hasn’t materialized as yet.

He has size and French clubs love that, but he’s still very very raw and he’s 22 now.

If clubs from NZ and Aussie do start striking such deals, I think they need to be careful about where their players are seeded. Even Exeter are in big trouble atm, they lost by almost 80 points to Gloucester at the weekend.

16 Go to comments

NB 23 minutes ago

James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum

Is that you Geoff?

JOC looks very comfortable in what he’s doing over in Christchurch GP. He has a role and he’s accepted it and made the most of it. Not all players are mature enough to do that.

16 Go to comments

NB 25 minutes ago

How 'misunderstood' Rassie Erasmus is rolling back the clock

Absolutely not. You’ve chosen to run with Doyle’s comments but I cannot find any support for what he says. Believe me I’ve asked.

In the absence of proof positive you need to go with the law as it is - open to interpretation by coaches, and generally good for the game’s development.

You should ask yourself why you think 5-3 is so sacrosanct, and players have to be labelled simply because you wish it so?

251 Go to comments

Dorita Scala 31 minutes ago

Conor Murray: French giants weigh up shock move for Ireland star

A few months ago, I was approached online by a so-called investment broker. Everything looked professional — flashy websites, fake but convincing reviews, even video calls with people who seemed legitimate. They promised unbelievable returns on Bitcoin investments, and I, eager to grow my crypto holdings, fell for it. Over a few weeks, I transferred Bitcoin worth around $360,000 to what I thought was a secured investment wallet. The “broker” kept assuring me my money was growing, even showing fake dashboards with fabricated profits. But when I tried to withdraw my funds, they demanded additional fees — taxes, account, activation, and release charges. That’s when the truth hit me I had been scammed. Devastated, I started searching for solutions. But then, a glimmer of hope. A cybersecurity contact muttered Try Dexdert Net Recovery. They hunt crypto ghosts. Dexdert Net had real testimonials, detailed explanations of their process, and most importantly, they didn’t ask for any suspicious upfront fees. After contacting them, their team patiently walked me through the steps gathering all evidence of the scam, tracking the Bitcoin transactions on the blockchain, and using legal recovery channels and cyber forensic methods. They kept me updated at every stage. 4 days later, I got the email I’ll never forget: Funds Recovered. Dexdert Net Recovery successfully traced and retrieved the entire $360,000 worth of Bitcoin from the scammer’s wallets. Thanks to Dexdert Net Pro Recovery, not only did I reclaim my lost Bitcoin, but I also regained a sense of justice — and a serious lesson learned. If you’re ever in a situation like I was, know this: there’s hope, and there are real experts out there who can help. Dexdert Net Recovery proved it to me.

CONTACT DEXDERT NET RECOVERY VIA INFORMATION BELOW

Telegram: (@Dexdertprorecovery)

WhatsApp: (+1 859 609‑4156)

8 Go to comments

Dorita Scala 32 minutes ago

Conor Murray: French giants weigh up shock move for Ireland star

Thanks to Dexdert Net Pro Recovery, not only did I reclaim my lost Bitcoin, but I also regained a sense of justice — and a serious lesson learned. If you’re ever in a situation like I was, know this: there’s hope, and there are real experts out there who can help. Dexdert Net Recovery proved it to me.