A new era in Australian rugby is afoot under new coach Joe Schmidt, who has been given the task of reviving the Wallabies after a shocking 2023 under Eddie Jones.
He has stamped his authority on the job early on, naming 13 uncapped players in his squad for the July Tests, with seven of them being named in the lineup for the first Test against Wales on July 6.
Schmidt named new captains for the first two Tests, but has gone back to a trusted veteran ahead of the clash against Georgia on July 20.
The Sporting News looks at who has been named captain for the Wallabies.
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Who is the Wallabies captain?
The Wallabies captain for the Test against Georgia is Allan Alaalatoa, who currently plays in the Super Rugby for the Brumbies.
The prop has previously captained Australia, being in line to lead them at the World Cup last year, before injury ruled him out.
Alaalatoa has played 66 times for the Wallabies, including at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Wallabies team list for Test against Wales
Another debut is in the offing with Darby Lancaster set to start his first game for the Wallabies in the backline, whilst Alex Hodgman could also make his debut off the bench.
Isaac Kailea and Billy Pollard will start in the front row for the first time, alongside Alan Alaalatoa, who will captain the side in his home city.
- Isaac Kailea
- Billy Pollard
- Allan Alaalatoa (C)
- Nick Frost
- Angus Blyth
- Rob Valenti
- Fraser McReight
- Harry Wilson
- Tate McDermott
- Ben Donaldson
- Darby Lancaster
- Hunter Paisami
- Len Ikitau
- Filipo Daugunu
- Tom Wright
- Josh Nasser
- Alex Hodgman
- Zane Nonggorr
- Tom Hopper
- Jeremy Williams
- Nic White
- Noah Lolesio
- Andrew Kellaway
How to watch Australia vs Wales: TV channel and live stream
Fans will be able to watch both Wallabies vs Wales Tests on free-to-air via Channel Nine, as well as the company's streaming platform 9Now.
Stan Sport will also be offering all of the Wales Tests as well as every other Wallabies match to stream live and on demand without ad-breaks during play.
| Television | Channel 9 |
|---|---|
| Live stream | Stan Sport/9Now |
Wallabies 38 man squad for July Tests
New coach Joe Schmidt has already named his 38-man squad for the July Tests - the Wallabies also face a match against Georgia - and there are some notable absentees.
Rob Leota and David Porecki are recovering from injuries and haven't been named, whilst Carter Gordon and Mark Nawaqanitawase were both omitted from the squad, with the pair securing early releases from their Rugby Australia contracts to join the NRL's Gold Coast Titans and Sydney Roosters respectively.
The Wallabies squad contains 13 uncapped players, including Alex Hodgman, who previously represented the All Blacks.
Forwards
| Player | Wallaby number | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Alaalatoa | 896 | Brumbies |
| Angus Blyth | Uncapped | Reds |
| Charlie Cale | Uncapped | Brumbies |
| Matt Faessler | 969 | Reds |
| Nick Frost | 953 | Brumbies |
| Langi Gleeson | 960 | Waratahs |
| Alex Hodgman | Uncapped | Reds |
| Tom Hooper | 964 | Brumbies |
| Isaac Kailea | Uncapped | Rebels |
| Fraser McReight | 937 | Reds |
| Josh Nasser | Uncapped | Reds |
| Zane Nonggor | 966 | Reds |
| Billy Pollard | 958 | Brumbies |
| Lukhan Salakaia-Loto | 914 | Northampton Saints (ENG) |
| Ryan Smith | Uncapped | Reds |
| James Slipper | 843 | Brumbies |
| Taniela Tupou | 917 | Rebels |
| Rob Valenti | 929 | Brumbies |
| Jeremy Williams | Uncapped | Western Force |
| Harry Wilson | 933 | Reds |
| Liam Wright | 928 | Reds |
Backs
| Player | Wallaby number | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Kurtley Beale | 836 | Western Force |
| Filipo Daugunu | 931 | Rebels |
| Ben Donaldson | 962 | Western Force |
| David Feiluai | Uncapped | Rebels |
| Josh Flook | Uncapped | Reds |
| Jake Gordon | 925 | Waratahs |
| Len Ikitau | 944 | Brumbies |
| Andrew Kellaway | 943 | Rebels |
| Darby Lancaster | Uncapped | Rebels |
| Noah Lolesio | 934 | Brumbies |
| Tom Lynagh | Uncapped | Reds |
| Tate McDermott | 932 | Reds |
| Hunter Paisami | 932 | Reds |
| Dylan Pietsch | Uncapped | Rugby 7s |
| Hamish Stewart | Uncapped | Western Force |
| Nic White | 875 | Western Force |
| Tom Wright | 939 | Brumbies |
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