Jorgensen set for Wallabies starting debut

Thu, Sep 5, 2024, 6:00 PM
Waratahs Media
by Waratahs Media

Max Jorgensen will start his first Test for the Wallabies on the wing.

Jorgensen, who turned 20 during the week, made his Test debut off the bench against the Springboks in Perth last month.

Ben Donaldson also starts at flyhalf after Noah Lolesio was ruled out (back), partnering former Waratahs team-mate Jake Gordon.

The lone change in the starting pack comes in the second-row as Jeremy Williams starts, with Josh Canham in line for a debut.

If he takes the field, Canham’s inclusion in the reserves would make him the 16th debutant for the Wallabies under Joe Schmidt in 2024.

Schmidt has also recalled Tom Lynagh and Josh Flook, whilst Josh Nasser, Allan Alaalatoa and Langi Gleeson round out the 23.

“Last weekend was very tough and very tight,” the coach added. 

“We have a few changes after the bruising encounter and know that it will be physical again this weekend.”

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1. Angus Bell (30 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

2. Matt Faessler (9 Tests) – USQ Saints

3. Taniela Tupou (53 Tests) – Brothers Rugby

4. Nick Frost (18 Tests) – Hornsby Lions

5. Jeremy Williams (5 Tests) – Wahroonga Tigers

6. Rob Valetini (45 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

7. Carlo Tizzano (3 Tests) - University of Western Australia

8. Harry Wilson (16 Tests) – Gunnedah Red Devils

9. Jake Gordon (24 Tests) – Canterbury Juniors

10. Ben Donaldson (11 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

11. Marika Koroibete (61 Tests) – Nasinu Secondary College, Fiji

12. Hamish Stewart (1 Test) - Toowoomba Bears

13. Len Ikitau (32 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings

14. Max Jorgensen (2 Tests) - Balmain Wolves

15. Andrew Kellaway (32 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

Substitutes

16. Josh Nasser (5 Tests) - Easts Tigers

17. James Slipper (138 Tests) - Bond Pirates

18. Allan Alaalatoa (73 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors

19. Josh Canham* - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

20. Langi Gleeson (7 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins

21. Tate McDermott (34 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club

22. Tom Lynagh (2 Tests) - University of Queensland

23. Josh Flook (2 Tests) - Brothers Rugby

*denotes uncapped

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