Declan Meredith debuts for Wallabies against France in Nations Championship
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:04 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Declan Meredith is set to make his test debut for the Wallabies as they face France in the Nations Championship on Saturday. The 27-year-old flyhalf steps in due to an injury crisis affecting Australia's No. 10 position, where Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson are sidelined. This marks the sixth change at flyhalf for Australia since last July. Meredith will partner with Ryan Lonergan in a new halves pairing. Meanwhile, Australia aims to recover from last week's narrow loss to Ireland, while France also seeks improvements after struggling against New Zealand.
- •Meredith is the sixth flyhalf for Australia since July 2022.
- •Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson are unavailable due to injuries.
- •Australia lost 33-31 to Ireland in its last outing.
- •Tom Hooper is also out with a shoulder injury.
- •France lost 34-32 to New Zealand in their tournament opener.
- 4:17 AMThe Guardian Sport — Wallabies name Declan Meredith for Test debut against France as injuries mount up
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Injury-hit Wallabies turn to rookie Declan Meredith at flyhalf for test against France
"An injury crisis in Australia’s flyhalf ranks has resulted in Declan Meredith being selected to make his test debut for the Wallabies in the Nations Championship test against Six Nations titlist France on Saturday. Meredith, a 27-year-old playmaker from Cairns in far north Australia who linked up with the Canberra-based Brumbies in 2023, will be the sixth different player to start a rugby test at No. 10 for Australia since July of last year.
"Australia call up flyhalf to face back-to-back Six Nations champions Jock Campbell replaced by Tom Wright in starting XV in Brisbane Declan Meredith will debut against France as the reconfigured Wallabies paper over the cracks created by more soft-tissue injury carnage in Brisbane. The ACT Brumbies flyhalf will wear the No 10 against the back-to-back Six Nations champions at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. Continue reading...
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 9, 2026, 4:17 AMWallabies name Declan Meredith for Test debut against France as injuries mount up
Australia call up flyhalf to face back-to-back Six Nations champions Jock Campbell replaced by Tom Wright in starting XV in Brisbane Declan Meredith will debut against France as the reconfigured Wallabies paper over the cracks created by more soft-tissue injury carnage in Brisbane. The ACT Brumbies flyhalf will wear the No 10 against the back-to-back Six Nations champions at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:04 AMInjury-hit Wallabies turn to rookie Declan Meredith at flyhalf for test against France
An injury crisis in Australia’s flyhalf ranks has resulted in Declan Meredith being selected to make his test debut for the Wallabies in the Nations Championship test against Six Nations titlist France on Saturday. Meredith, a 27-year-old playmaker from Cairns in far north Australia who linked up with the Canberra-based Brumbies in 2023, will be the sixth different player to start a rugby test at No. 10 for Australia since July of last year.
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