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Ikitau, Suaalii Named in Australia Squad for Argentina Tests
Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii return after injuries as coach Les Kiss keeps a largely unchanged squad for the two-Test series.
- On Wednesday, Wallabies coach Les Kiss recalled centres Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for the two-Test tour of Argentina after both recovered from injuries sustained during the Japan series.
- Ikitau missed victories against Japan in Osaka and Townsville this month due to an ankle injury, while Suaalii sat out the Townsville Test following a hamstring issue.
- To accommodate the returning stars, coach Les Kiss dropped fullback Jock Campbell, stating "we've looked to maintain consistency in selection with the bulk of this squad having laid a solid foundation."
- Kiss flagged a potential move for Suaalii into the back three to better harness his aerial ability, addressing the midfield logjam created by the returning players.
- Australia will face the Pumas in San Salvador de Jujuy on August 30 and Mendoza on September 6, as Kiss continues building the squad toward next year's home World Cup.
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The two centres were recalled on Wednesday by the Wallabi selection team Les Kiss for the two meetings in Argentina at the end of August.
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Ikitau, Suaalii named in Australia squad for Argentina Tests
Ikitau missed wins over Japan in Osaka and Townsville this month because of an ankle injury while Suaalii had a hamstring issue and missed the second game. "As coaches we've looked to maintain consistency in selection with the bulk of this squad having laid a solid foundation over the past few weeks, through their hard work and connection on and off the field," new coach Kiss said. "Touring Argentina presents another tough challenge for us as a …
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