{"id":106065,"date":"2025-10-30T13:42:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/106065\/"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T13:42:06","slug":"wallabies-team-confirmed-to-play-england-at-twickenham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/106065\/","title":{"rendered":"Wallabies team confirmed to play England at Twickenham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Wallabies coaches have confirmed the team to play England in London on Saturday evening local time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Tighthead prop Taniela Tupou returns to the starting side for the first time since the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland, combining with Angus Bell and Billy Pollard in the run on front row.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Nick Frost and Jeremy Williams will reconnect in the second row, having started together last year when the Wallabies played at Allianz Stadium Twickenham.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Regular captain Harry Wilson returns to the number eight jersey and will lead the side, forming a familiar back row with Rob Valetini at blindside flanker and Fraser McReight at openside.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">NSW Waratahs teammates Jake Gordon and Tane Edmed start in the halves for the third consecutive Test, while Hunter Paisami and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will partner in the midfield.  Suaalii returning to the venue where he made his Wallabies debut last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Harry Potter and Max Jorgensen also return to the run on side, selected as the two wingers with Andrew Kellaway continuing at fullback.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Allan Alaalatoa will make his 86th appearance in Wallaby gold as the replacement tighthead prop, joining Queensland\u2019s Josh Nasser and loosehead prop Tom Robertson as the substitute front row.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has recovered from a rib complaint to be named as the lock cover, while last weekend\u2019s captain Nick Champion de Crespingy is selected as the back row replacement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Ryan Lonergan and Hamish Stewart will play their first Tests in Europe, selected as the substitute halves pairing, while the versatile Filipo Daugunu rounds out the matchday 23.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: \u201cThe group travelled well to London earlier in the week and have had a couple of trainings ahead of this weekend\u2019s Test.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">\u201cThe coaches have tried to balance this year&#8217;s tough schedule in terms of Test matches and travel, so it was great to freshen a few players up last week and we hope that allows the group to be really competitive on Saturday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wallabies team to play England at Allianz Stadium Twickenham in London on Saturday November 1 at 3:10pm GMT\/2:10am AEDT (Sunday)<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">\n1. Angus Bell (45 Tests) &#8211; #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">2. Billy Pollard (17 Tests) &#8211; #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">3. Taniela Tupou (65 Tests) &#8211; #917; Brothers Rugby<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">4. Nick Frost (34 Tests) &#8211; #953; Hornsby Lions<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">5. Jeremy Williams (21 Tests) \u2013 #973; Wahroonga Tigers<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">6. Rob Valetini (58 Tests) &#8211; #929; Harlequin Rugby Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">7. Fraser McReight (35 Tests) &#8211; #937; Albany Creek Brumbies<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">8. Harry Wilson (c) (32Tests) &#8211; #933; Gunnedah Red Devils<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">9. Jake Gordon (33 Tests) &#8211; #925; Canterbury Juniors<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">10. Tane Edmed (5 Tests) &#8211; #990; West Harbour Juniors<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">11. Harry Potter (7 Tests) &#8211; #989; Moorabbin Rams<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">12. Hunter Paisami (33 Tests) &#8211; #932; Harlequin Rugby Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (14 Tests) &#8211; #988; The Kings School<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">14. Max Jorgensen (17 Tests) &#8211; #984; Balmain Wolves<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">15. Andrew Kellaway (45 Tests) &#8211; #943; Hunters Hill Rugby Club<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Substitutes<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">16. Josh Nasser (9 Tests) &#8211; #979; Easts Rugby (Brisbane)<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">17. Tom Robertson (37 Tests) &#8211; #898; Dubbo Kangaroos<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">18. Allan Alaalatoa (85 Tests) &#8211; #896; West Harbour Juniors<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (44 Tests) \u2013 #914; Randwick<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">20. Nick Champion de Crespigny (3 Tests) &#8211; #991; Canberra Grammar School<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">21. Ryan Lonergan (2 Tests) &#8211; #933; Tuggeranong Vikings<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">22. Hamish Stewart (3 Tests) &#8211; #986; Toowoomba Bears<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">23. 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