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Harry Wilson to Captain Australia in Rugby Test Against Fiji on Sunday

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 4 – Dave Porecki returns to the Wallabies' starting lineup due to injuries to key players Rob Valetini and Will Skelton, strengthening the forward pack ahead of the Fiji Test.

  • Australia will play a one-off rugby Test against Fiji on Sunday in Newcastle with Harry Wilson captaining and Dave Porecki starting at hooker.
  • This Test follows Australia's shock 22-15 loss to Fiji at the 2023 World Cup, during which Fiji claimed their first win over Australia in 69 years.
  • The Wallabies named a forward pack missing injured Rob Valetini and Will Skelton, with Langi Gleeson replacing Valetini at blindside flanker and Porecki returning after injury.
  • Coach Joe Schmidt noted that the team has put in considerable effort both during training and off the pitch, successfully rebuilding cohesion despite the limited time before this season-opening Test, which acts as preparation ahead of the Lions series beginning on July 19.
  • The match will challenge Australia's preparedness against a determined Fiji team aiming to secure a historic victory on Australian soil for the first time in more than seven decades ahead of the rigorous 2025 Test calendar.
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Harry Wilson to captain Australia in rugby test against Fiji on Sunday

Loose forward Harry Wilson will captain the Wallabies while Tate McDermott and Noah Lolesio will form the halfback pairing for Saturday’s test match against Fiji in Newcastle north of Sydney.

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Porecki gets Wallabies nod to erase Fiji demons

Hooker Dave Porecki will return for the Wallabies against Fiji after captaining the side in the teams' last...

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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