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Schmidt recalls Skelton, picks 2 uncapped players for Wallabies squad to face Fiji
- Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt named a 36-man squad on June 19 to prepare for the Test against Fiji on July 6 in Newcastle.
- Schmidt selected the squad after extensive discussion, emphasizing the group’s hard work and connection, while omitting veteran flyhalf James O'Connor.
- The squad comprises 20 forwards and 16 backs, including two uncapped players from Western Force and the Brumbies, while additional players have been temporarily brought in to assist with preparations for the Fiji match.
- Schmidt acknowledged that the selection process was highly competitive, with some players feeling thrilled to make the team while others faced disappointment.
- The squad's immediate focus is Fiji, aiming to regroup effectively since January and to build continuity with some new players forcing their way in via strong Super Rugby performances.
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Schmidt recalls Skelton, picks 2 uncapped players for Wallabies squad to face Fiji
SYDNEY (AP) — Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has picked uncapped Corey Toole and Nick Champion de Crespigny, recalled giant lock Will Skelton and given veteran prop James Slipper a chance to push for another Lions series in a 36-man Australia squad selected for next month’s test against Fiji. The Australians will play Fiji on July 6 at Newcastle, north of Sydney, in preparation for a three-test series against the British and Irish Lions, which…
Wallabies name 36-Man squad for Fiji test
The Wallabies’ lineup for their opening Test against Fiji includes players with strong Fijian ties, as Rob Valetini, Filipo Daugunu, and Langi Gleeson, all of Fijian heritage, have been confirmed in the squad. The squad features a robust composition of 20 forwards and 16 backs. Among the selected players, Western Force back rower Nick Champion […]
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