McReight, Paisami back as Wallabies squad locked in for Bledisloe Cup series

Written by Nathan Williamson on Sep 13, 2024 12:58 AM, courtesy of rugby.com.au. Source article.
McReight, Paisami back as Wallabies squad locked in for Bledisloe Cup series

Joe Schmidt has confirmed a relatively settled squad as the Wallabies prepare for the Bledisloe Cup series against the All Blacks.

Flanker Fraser McReight is the main inclusion in the 36 player squad, set for his first appearance in the Rugby Championship.

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The standout flanker missed the Springboks and Argentina Tests with a hand injury.

He is joined by fellow Reds star and centre Hunter Paisami.

Paisami was subbed off in the second Test against the Springboks in Perth after suffering a knee injury.

The powerful midfielder missed the trip to Argentina after starting the first five games of 2024.

Front-rower Isaac Kailea re-joins the squad following his early departure from Argentina due to a head knock.

Fellow prop James Slipper has also been included after tying George Gregan’s all-time Wallabies cap record of 139.

He can be the first Australian to reach 140 caps if he is picked in next week’s Test in Sydney on September 21, the first day-time Bledisloe in NSW since 1995.

The action will then head to Wellington on September 28 as the Australians look to hoist the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002.

“After getting a much-needed win in the first Test, then making a good start in the second Test, we had a very disappointing final 40 minutes in Argentina,” coach Joe Schmidt said.

“The upcoming Bledisloe Test in Sydney offers a great opportunity to turn that poor finish around in front of what looks like being another big home crowd.”

The group will assemble in Sydney on Sunday ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup Test at Accor Stadium.

Wallabies squad for Bledisloe Cup series (Wallaby number, first Australian Rugby club)

Forwards (19)

Allan Alaalatoa (#896, West Harbour Juniors)

Angus Bell (#940, Hunters Hill Rugby Club)

Josh Canham (#987, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club)

Matt Faessler (#969, USQ Saints)

Nick Frost (#953, Hornsby Lions)

Langi Gleeson (#960, Harbord Harlequins)

Tom Hooper (#964, Bathurst Bulldogs)

Isaac Kailea (#975, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club)

Fraser McReight (#937, Albany Creek Brumbies)

Josh Nasser (#979, Easts Rugby (Brisbane))

Brandon Paenga-Amosa (#918, Southern Districts)

Tom Robertson (#898, Dubbo Kangaroos)

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (#914, Randwick)

James Slipper (#843, Bond Pirates)

Carlo Tizzano (#982, University of Western Australia)

Taniela Tupou (#917, Brothers Rugby)

Rob Valetini (#929, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club)

Jeremy Williams (#973, Wahroonga Tigers)

Harry Wilson (#933, Gunnedah Red Devils)

Backs (17)

Ben Donaldson (#962, Clovelly Eagles)

David Feliuai (uncapped, Sunnybank Dragons)

Josh Flook (#972, Brothers Rugby)

Jake Gordon (#925, Canterbury Juniors)

Len Ikitau (#944, Tuggeranong Vikings)

Max Jorgensen (#984, Balmain Wolves)

Andrew Kellaway (#943, Hunters Hill Rugby Club)

Marika Koroibete (#913, Nasinu Secondary School, Fiji)

Noah Lolesio (#934, Tuggeranong Vikings)

Tom Lynagh (#977, University of Queensland)

Tate McDermott (#936, Flinders Rugby Club)

Hunter Paisami (#932, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club)

Dylan Pietsch (#978, Leeton Phantoms)

Hamish Stewart (#986, Toowoomba Bears)

Corey Toole (uncapped, Wagga Waratahs)

Nic White (#875, Maitland Blacks)

Tom Wright (#939, Clovelly Eagles)

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