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Jock Campbell Returns at Fullback for the Wallabies Against Ireland After 4-Year Absence
Joe Schmidt selected the 31-year-old after strong Super Rugby form, and Campbell will end a 1,316-day Test absence.
- Jock Campbell will start at fullback for the Wallabies in Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Ireland at a sold-out Allianz Stadium, ending more than three years away from international rugby.
- Campbell's return follows a break of 1316 days from international rugby after being overlooked by coaches Eddie Jones in 2023 and Joe Schmidt in 2024 and 2025, placing him 11th for longest gaps between Wallabies Tests.
- Following outstanding Super Rugby form, Coach Schmidt preferred the 31-year-old over Tom Wright and Max Jorgensen for the starting No. 15 jersey in a largely settled lineup.
- Ireland arrives after a strong 2026 Six Nations campaign where they finished as runners-up to France, following a recent 20-13 win over Italy in Dublin.
- This series marks the final month of Schmidt's coaching tenure with the Wallabies before Les Kiss officially assumes the head coach role on July 20 to lead the team against Japan.
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Jock Campbell returns at fullback for the Wallabies against Ireland after 4-year absence
Jock Campbell has been selected for his first test since 2022 and will start at fullback for Australia's Nations Championship opener against Ireland at a sold-out Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday.
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Solid as a Jock: Wallabies recall veteran after more than three years in wilderness
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his side to meet Ireland on Saturday, and Jock Campbell is back for the first time in 1316 days.
·North Sydney, Australia
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