Australia coach Les Kiss has named uncapped scrumhalf Teddy Wilson and prop Tom Lambert in his 33-man squad for November's Nations Championship tests. The selection aims to build depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup, which Australia will host.
Wilson, the son of 1999 World Cup-winning Wallaby David Wilson, earns his first senior call-up after captaining the Junior Wallabies. Lambert, a loosehead prop, is rewarded for a strong season with the New South Wales Waratahs. Kiss has also recalled flyhalf Carter Gordon, who is still recovering from a broken leg sustained against Argentina, and overseas-based forwards Taniela Tupou and Tom Hooper.
"My mum and dad have sacrificed a lot to put me in this position, so just to make them proud would be very special for me," Wilson said. The 21-year-old added that his father, a 79-cap flanker, offers guidance without pressure.
Squad changes and context
The squad sees several changes from the group that lost two of three home tests in July. Nick Champion de Crespigny, Toby Macpherson and Kalani Thomas are among those omitted. Will Skelton, Charlie Cale and Jake Gordon are unavailable due to injury, while Hunter Paisami returns from suspension.
Australia's recent form shows room for improvement, with a draw and a loss in their last two matches against Brazil in September. They face a tough November schedule, opening against England at Twickenham on November 8 before meetings with Scotland and Wales. The campaign serves as vital preparation before the team's next competitive fixture, a trip to face Qatar on November 13.
The 33-player group includes 19 forwards and 14 backs, with Harry Wilson retained as captain. The squad will assemble later this month for the European tour.
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