NSW Waratahs prop Isaac Kailea has been named in the first Wallabies squad under new Head Coach Les Kiss for the upcoming Flight Centre Series against Japan.
Kailea, who replaces Test match record-holder James Slipper in the squad, last pulled on the Wallaby gold in 2024, appearing eight times in his debut Test season.
He joins fellow Waratahs team mates Miles Amatosero, Angus Bell, Max Jorgensen, Harry Potter and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the squad for the two Tests in Osaka and Townsville.
The squad, which is comprised of 19 forwards and 15 backs, will assemble in Sydney on Tuesday before departing for Japan next Saturday.
Wallabies Head Coach Les Kiss said: “Selection is always a challenging process, but as coaches we’ve looked to bring together a group based on form, cohesion and how we want to play the game.
“Spending time with the group over the last few weeks alongside Scott McLeod and Jonny Fisher has been incredibly valuable as we look to hit the ground running.
“It’s been encouraging to see how tight they are as a group and how hard they work for each other and the gold jersey. The challenge now is for everyone to roll up their sleeves and find a new level of consistency.”
Wallabies squad for the Fight Centre Series Tests against Japan (Wallaby number, first Australian Rugby club, Super Rugby Pacific club, Test caps)
Forwards (19)
Allan Alaalatoa (#896, West Harbour Juniors, ACT Brumbies, 91)
Miles Amatosero (#998, South Coogee Red Devils, NSW Waratahs, 1)
Angus Bell (#940, Hunters Hill Rugby Club, NSW Waratahs, 53)
Charlie Cale (#976, Beecroft Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 2)
Josh Canham (#987, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 5)
Isaac Kailea (#975, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, NSW Waratahs, 8)
Fraser McReight (#937, Albany Creek Brumbies, Queensland Reds, 42)
Josh Nasser (#979, Easts Rugby (Brisbane), Queensland Reds, 13)
Zane Nonggorr (#966, Gold Coast Eagles, Queensland Reds, 20)
Brandon Paenga-Amosa (#918, Southern Districts, Western Force, 28)
Billy Pollard (#958, Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 21)
Aidan Ross (#994, Bond University, Queensland Reds, 3)
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (#914, Randwick, Queensland Reds, 45)
Lachlan Shaw (#996, University of Queensland, ACT Brumbies, 2)
Carlo Tizzano (#982, University of Western Australia, Western Force, 15)
Taniela Tupou (#917, Brothers Rugby (Brisbane), Racing 92 (France), 70)
Rob Valetini (#929, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 65)
Jeremy Williams (#973, Wahroonga Tigers, Western Force, 28)
Harry Wilson (c) (#933, Gunnedah Red Devils, Queensland Reds, 39)
Backs (15)
Jock Campbell (#959, Inverell Highlanders, Queensland Reds, 6)
Filipo Daugunu (#931, Wests Bulldogs, Queensland Reds, 22)
Ben Donaldson (#962, Clovelly Eagles, Western Force, 21)
Carter Gordon (#967, Sunshine Coast Grammar School, Queensland Reds, 10)
Isaac Henry (uncapped, Kenmore Bears, Queensland Reds, 0)
Max Jorgensen (#984, Balmain Wolves, NSW Waratahs, 23)
Ryan Lonergan (#993, Tuggeranong Vikings, ACT Brumbies, 8)
Tate McDermott (#936, Flinders Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 53)
Declan Meredith (#997, Barron Trinity Bulls, ACT Brumbies, 2)
Hunter Paisami (#932, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 35)
Dylan Pietsch (#979, Leeton Phantoms, Western Force, 11)
Harry Potter (#989, Moorabbin Rams, NSW Waratahs, 12)
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (#988, The Kings School, NSW Waratahs, 21)
Kalani Thomas (#995, Springfield Hawks, Queensland Reds, 1)
Tom Wright (#939, Clovelly Eagles, ACT Brumbies, 46)
Unavailable for selection
Ethan Dobbins
Langi Gleeson
Jake Gordon
Tom Hooper
Len Ikitau
Zac Lomax
Tom Lynagh
Henry Robertson
Tom Robertson
Blake Schoupp
Will Skelton
2026 Wallabies Fixtures
July Nations Championship Tests
Wallabies 31 defeated by Ireland 33 on Saturday July 4 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies 26 defeated by France 42 on Saturday July 11 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Wallabies 57 defeated Italy 10 on Saturday July 18 at HBF Park, Perth
Flight Centre Series/Bledisloe Cup
Wallabies vs Japan, 9:15pm AEST on 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
