Overview
- Les Kiss named his first Wallabies squad on Thursday, July 23, selecting 34 players for Tests against Japan and retaining Harry Wilson as captain.
- The only uncapped call-up is Queensland centre Isaac Henry and Lukhan Salakaia‑Loto earned a recall after recent club and Barbarians form.
- Veteran prop James Slipper was left out, with Isaac Kailea added to the front row, while injuries rule out centres Len Ikitau and loose forward Tom Hooper.
- Kiss confirmed Joseph‑Aukuso Suaalii will be treated as the starting point at outside centre and said the squad will assemble in Sydney before departing for Japan on Aug. 1.
- The coach signalled a pragmatic selection policy, saying he will consider overseas‑based players where they improve the team as he prepares Australia for the 2027 home Rugby World Cup.