Joe Suaalii named to start on wing for Wallabies against Springboks
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:46 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make his debut as a starter on the wing for the Wallabies in their upcoming Test against South Africa in Perth on Sunday. Coach Les Kiss has revamped the backline, placing Suaalii alongside Tom Wright and Max Jorgensen. Len Ikitau transitions to outside centre, with Hunter Paisami moving to inside centre. The selection includes a total of six forwards on the bench to counter the Springboks' physicality.
- •Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start on the wing for the Wallabies.
- •Wallabies face South Africa in Perth on Sunday.
- •Len Ikitau shifts to outside centre; Hunter Paisami moves to inside centre.
- •Six forwards named on bench to match South Africa's power.
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii handed new role in Australia team to take on South Africa
- 5:31 AMThe Guardian Sport — Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii given nod to start on wing for Wallabies against South Africa
"Versatile player joins Tom Wright and Max Jorgensen in back three Len Ikitau shifts to outside centre with Hunter Paisami at inside centre The Wallabies will start rugby league recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for the first time in a new-look backfield for Sunday’s Test against the Springboks in Perth. It is one of two surprises in the selection by coach Les Kiss, who also named six forwards on his bench in a bid to match the power of the world champions. Continue reading...
"Suaalii is shifted on to the wing for the first time by the Wallabies as they face the world champions
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 5:46 AMJoseph-Aukuso Suaalii handed new role in Australia team to take on South Africa
Suaalii is shifted on to the wing for the first time by the Wallabies as they face the world champions
- The Guardian SportSep 25, 2026, 5:31 AMJoseph-Aukuso Suaalii given nod to start on wing for Wallabies against South Africa
Versatile player joins Tom Wright and Max Jorgensen in back three Len Ikitau shifts to outside centre with Hunter Paisami at inside centre The Wallabies will start rugby league recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing for the first time in a new-look backfield for Sunday’s Test against the Springboks in Perth. It is one of two surprises in the selection by coach Les Kiss, who also named six forwards on his bench in a bid to match the power of the world champions. Continue reading...
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