Overview
- Les Kiss announced the touring squad on Wednesday that recalls centre Len Ikitau after ankle surgery and restores Joseph‑Aukuso Suaalii after a minor hamstring issue.
- Lock Miles Amatosero was omitted because he must serve a three‑match suspension following a red card in the first Japan Test.
- Kiss has flagged the possibility of moving Suaalii into the back three, a shift made more likely by the omission of fullback Jock Campbell and centre Josh Flook from the squad.
- The 33–34 player group includes overseas‑based forwards Tom Hooper and Taniela Tupou who will tour under World Rugby’s Regulation 9 requiring club release for Test matches.
- Kiss said he kept selection stable to build cohesion and the two Tests in San Salvador de Jujuy and Mendoza will present tougher conditions that should clarify combinations and influence World Cup selection choices.