Max Jorgensen is ready for his first rugby match in over three months, after being included in the Wallabies’ starting team. The team, which also features Joseph-Aukuso, will face Fiji this Sunday.
Coach Joe Schmidt announced the team on Friday afternoon. The match will serve as preparation for the match against the British & Irish Lions in two weeks.
The starting lineup presents some surprises and notable absences.
Wallabies forwards Rob Valetini and Will Skelton will be unavailable due to calf injuries sustained during match preparation.
Jake Gordon, the starting scrum-half, will also miss the match due to injury. His place will be taken by Tate McDermott.
Langi Gleeson, who was not originally in the Wallabies’ plans, will play in the number 6 position.
Nick Frost and Jeremy Williams will form the blocking pair.
Tom Hooper will be on the bench offering coverage.Max Jorgensen will play his first match since the end of March, after being included in the starting team against Fiji on Sunday.James Slipper will start at loosehead prop, Dave Porecki at hooker and Allan Alaalatoa complete the front row.
Harry Wilson will continue as captain.
In the backs line, Noah Lolesio will be at fly-half. Len Ikitau will play in the center and Suaalii will also be in the midfield.
Tom Wright and Harry Potter complete the three-quarter line alongside Jorgensen.
Schmidt will speak to the media later on Friday afternoon. More details below…
