Secure your tickets for the Super W \/ Nations Championship double-header through Ticketmaster via this link<\/a><\/p>\nWinger Harry Potter is the final change to the run on side for HBF Park,
\nreplacing Dylan Pietsch who is unavailable for selection due to a calf
\ncontusion.<\/p>\n
Potter will combine with Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright in the back three, with a
\nsettled midfield pairing of Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii selected for
\nwhat is the final Wallabies Test for coaches Joe Schmidt and Laurie
\nFisher.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Experienced props Angus Bell and Allan Alaalatoa finalise the front row, with
\nJosh Canham and Western Force captain Jeremy Williams lining up as the starting
\nlocks for the third consecutive Test.<\/p>\n
Tizzano will link with Rob Valetini and Harry Wilson in the back row, while
\nlast weekend\u2019s debutant Declan Meredith earns another opportunity at flyhalf,
\nworking alongside Brumbies teammate Ryan Lonergan who is named to start at
\nscrumhalf for the third straight match.<\/p>\n
Fellow Brumby Bily Pollard and Queenslander Zane Nonggorr have been selected
\nfor their first Test of 2026 in the replacement front row \u2013 with veteran James
\nSlipper the substitute loosehead prop.<\/p>\n
South Coogee junior Miles Amatosero is in line to become Wallaby number 998,
\nnamed for a potential debut off the pine as the replacement lock, with last
\nweekend\u2019s dual try scorer Fraser McReight the remaining forward cover.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tate McDermott and Donaldson are named as the substitute halves, with
\nFilipo Daugunu\u2019s versatility earning him the final spot in the matchday
\n23.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: \u201cWe’ve shown some encouraging signs but we
\nneed to sustain our accuracy and effort throughout the match.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe challenge for us this week is to perform at a consistently high standard
\nagainst a dangerous Italian side, who were hugely competitive in the Six
\nNations, beating both Scotland and England as well as running other teams
\nclose”<\/p>\n
Wallabies team to play Italy at HBF Park in Perth on Saturday July 18 at
\n6:00pm AWST\u00a0<\/p>\n
1. Angus Bell (52 Tests) – #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club\u00a0<\/p>\n
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (27 Tests) – #918; Southern Districts<\/p>\n
3. Allan Alaalatoa (90 Tests) – #896; West Harbour Juniors<\/p>\n
4. Josh Canham (4 Tests) – #987; Harlequin Rugby Club<\/p>\n
5. Jeremy Williams (27 Tests) \u2013 #973; Wahroonga Tigers\u00a0<\/p>\n
6. Rob Valetini (64 Tests) – #929; Harlequin Rugby Club<\/p>\n
7. Carlo Tizzano (14 Tests) – #982; University of Western Australia<\/p>\n
8. Harry Wilson (c) (38 Tests) – #933; Gunnedah Red Devils\u00a0<\/p>\n
9. Ryan Lonergan (7 Tests) – #993; Tuggeranong Vikings<\/p>\n
10. Declan Meredith (1 Test) – #997; Barron Trinity Bulls<\/p>\n
11. Harry Potter (11 Tests) – #989; Moorabbin Rams<\/p>\n
12. Len Ikitau (52 Tests) – #944; Tuggeranong Vikings<\/p>\n
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (20 Tests) – #988; The Kings School<\/p>\n
14. Max Jorgensen (22 Tests) – #984; Balmain Wolves<\/p>\n
15. Tom Wright (45 Tests) – #939; Clovelly Eagles<\/p>\n
Substitutes<\/p>\n
16. Billy Pollard (20 Tests) – #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby Club<\/p>\n
17. James Slipper (153 Tests) – #843; Bond Pirates<\/p>\n
18. Zane Nonggorr (19 Tests) – #966; Gold Coast Eagles<\/p>\n
19. Miles Amatosero* – uncapped; South Coogee Red Devils<\/p>\n
20. Fraser McReight (41 Tests) – #937; Albany Creek Brumbies\u00a0<\/p>\n
21. Tate McDermott (52 Tests) – #936; Flinders Rugby Club<\/p>\n
22. Ben Donaldson (20 Tests) – #962; Clovelly Eagles<\/p>\n
23. Filipo Daugunu (21 Tests) – #931; Wests Bulldogs<\/p>\n
*denotes potential Test debut<\/p>\n
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