Jock Campbell returns to Wallabies for Nations Championship against Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Jock Campbell will start at fullback for the Wallabies in their Nations Championship Test against Ireland on Saturday. This match marks Campbell's first Test appearance since late 2022. He has shown strong form in Super Rugby leading up to the game. Additionally, James Slipper comes out of retirement to play as a loosehead prop for Australia.
- •Jock Campbell last played for Australia in 2022.
- •James Slipper returns as a replacement loosehead prop.
- •Australia faces Ireland in their first Nations Championship Test.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Jock Campbell returns at fullback for the Wallabies against Ireland after 4-year absence
- 3:24 AMThe Guardian Sport — Jock Campbell returns to Wallabies side to face Ireland after 1,316-day exile
"Fullback has been in good form ahead of Nations Championship James Slipper out of retirement as replacement loosehead prop Jock Campbell will start at fullback in his first Test since late 2022 when Australia take on Ireland in their first Nations Championship Test on Saturday. Campbell played the last of his four Tests in Australia’s first ever loss to Italy in Florence in 2022, but had an impressive season in Super Rugby. Continue reading...
"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. Campbell will link with 21-year-old Max Jorgensen and Dylan Pietsch in a revamped back three for the Wallabies. Ryan Lonergan and Carter Gordon will form the halves pairing to start.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 3:37 AMJock 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. Campbell will link with 21-year-old Max Jorgensen and Dylan Pietsch in a revamped back three for the Wallabies. Ryan Lonergan and Carter Gordon will form the halves pairing to start.
- The Guardian SportJul 2, 2026, 3:24 AMJock Campbell returns to Wallabies side to face Ireland after 1,316-day exile
Fullback has been in good form ahead of Nations Championship James Slipper out of retirement as replacement loosehead prop Jock Campbell will start at fullback in his first Test since late 2022 when Australia take on Ireland in their first Nations Championship Test on Saturday. Campbell played the last of his four Tests in Australia’s first ever loss to Italy in Florence in 2022, but had an impressive season in Super Rugby. Continue reading...
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