Overview
- Len Ikitau has been recalled to the Wallabies touring squad after ankle surgery and says he can play inside (12), outside (13) or from the bench.
- Hunter Paisami and Isaac Henry produced strong performances during Ikitau’s absence, creating genuine competition for starting midfield spots.
- Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii missed one Japan Test with a minor hamstring issue but was included in the Argentina squad and is expected to be available for the opener.
- Coach Les Kiss must decide a midfield combination ahead of the first Test in Argentina, a choice made more urgent by the squad departing for the two-Test tour.
- The selection carries extra weight because Australia won openers but lost second matches on the last two Argentina tours, and recent omissions such as Josh Flook and Jock Campbell underline tactical trade-offs in the back line.