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Wallabies name Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on wing for Bledisloe Cup Test

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 2:57 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Wallabies name Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on wing for Bledisloe Cup Test

Summary

Australia coach Les Kiss announced the team for the first Bledisloe Cup Test against New Zealand, set for Saturday at Eden Park. Rookie Isaac Henry has been named to start at outside centre, marking his second international appearance after debuting against Japan in Osaka. The Wallabies face a New Zealand team impacted by injuries as they prepare for this significant rugby clash.

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Status Watch

•Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii retained on wing for the match.
•Isaac Henry starts at outside centre for Australia.
•The Bledisloe Cup Test will take place Saturday at Eden Park.
•New Zealand faces challenges with multiple player injuries.

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2:57 AMThe Guardian Sport — Wallabies back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on wing for first Bledisloe Cup Test against All Blacks

What they're saying

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Australia coach Les Kiss calls up Isaac Henry to start at Eden Park New Zealand hit hard by injury before home rugby international Australia coach Les Kiss called up rookie Isaac Henry and retained star back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the wing in a settled team named Thursday to face New Zealand. Four-Test Queensland Reds midfielder Henry will start at outside centre in the first Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park on Saturday, two months after making his debut against Japan in Osaka. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Agencies

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