Overview
- Hunter Paisami is in Wallabies camp in Tokyo vying for the inside-centre role for Saturday’s Test against Japan.
- The contest for the midfield spot includes Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Hamish Stewart and Filipo Daugunu, according to Paisami.
- Per reporting from Australia, Len Ikitau will miss the Tokyo match after turning out for Exeter Chiefs on the weekend, creating an immediate selection opportunity.
- Carter Gordon is expected to make his rugby comeback at fly-half on the tour, with Paisami saying the playmaker looks sharp and ready.
- Paisami returned to Test action in September after missing the 2024 spring tour through a calf strain, and he is among the few from Australia’s 32–23 win over Japan in Oita in 2021 as the Wallabies seek momentum on their northern tour.