Waratahs trio Angus Bell, Max Jorgensen and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii have all been selected for the Wallabies to start against France in Brisbane as part of the Nations Championship.
Bell is named at loosehead prop again after an impressive performance in the 33-31 loss to Ireland last weekend. The front-rower was in the top three at the time for tackles completed by Wallabies and was third overall for total carries.
Jorgensen also impressed, finishing with a game-high 72 running metres against Ireland. Suaalii again partners Len Ikitau in midfield, having made more than 40 running metres and a line break at the weekend.
There are two changes to the Wallabies starting line-up, with Brumbies Declan Meredith and Tom Wright called into the side.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: “The group has reset this week in Brisbane after what was a tough ending to the first game of the Nations Championship.
“We have worked hard on continuing to improve after missing some vital opportunities last weekend. We know we can be better on Saturday, and we know that we will need to be against the back-to-back Six Nations Champions “
Wallabies team to play France at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday July 11 at 5:30pm AEST
1. Angus Bell (51 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2. Josh Nasser (12 Tests) - #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane)
3. Allan Alaalatoa (89 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors
4. Josh Canham (3 Tests) - #987; Harlequin Rugby Club
5. Jeremy Williams (26 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
6. Rob Valetini (63 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club
7. Fraser McReight (40 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (37 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Ryan Lonergan (6 Tests) - #993; Tuggeranong Vikings
10. Declan Meredith* - uncapped; Barron Trinity Bulls
11. Dylan Pietsch (10 Tests) - #978; Leeton Phantoms
12. Len Ikitau (51 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (19 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
14. Max Jorgensen (21 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
15. Tom Wright (44 Tests) - #939; Clovelly Eagles
Substitutes
16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (26 Tests) - #918; Southern Districts
17. James Slipper (152 Tests) - #843; Bond Pirates
18. Taniela Tupou (69 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby
19. Lachlan Shaw (1 Test) - #996; Ipswich Rangers
20. Nick Champion de Crespigny (4 Tests) - #991; Canberra Grammar School
21. Tate McDermott (51 Tests) - #936; Flinders Rugby Club
22. Jock Campbell (5 Tests) - #959; Inverell Highlanders
23. Filipo Daugunu (20 Tests) - #931; Wests Bulldogs
*denotes Test debut
2026 Wallabies Fixtures
Wallabies 31 defeated by Ireland 33 on Saturday July 4 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies vs France, 5:30pm AEST on Saturday July 11 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Wallabies vs Italy, 6:00pm AWST on Saturday July 18 at HBF Park, Perth
Wallabies vs Japan, Saturday August 8 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashi-Osaka
Wallabies vs Japan, 3:00pm AEST on Saturday August 15 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Wallabies vs Argentina 5:00am AEST on Sunday August 30 at Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy
Wallabies vs Argentina, 5:00am AEST on Sunday September 6 at Estádio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza
Wallabies vs South Africa, 5:30pm AWST on Sunday September 27 at Optus Stadium, Perth
Wallabies vs New Zealand, 3:10pm AEST on Saturday October 10 at Eden Park, Auckland
Wallabies vs New Zealand, 3:45pm AEST on Saturday October 17 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies vs England, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 9 at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London
Wallabies vs Scotland, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 16 at Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh
Wallabies vs Wales, 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 22, Principality Stadium, Cardiff Nations Championships Finals Weekend, Weekend starting November 27
