Accio Gold Jersey: Harry Potter selected in Wallabies starting side for Scotland clash

Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 12:58 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Wallabies face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff

LATE CHANGE: Matt Faessler (calf) has been ruled out of Monday's clash with Scotland.

Brandon Paenga-Amosa starts in his place, with Billy Pollard coming onto the bench.


Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his 18th debutant of 2024, handing Harry Potter a start against Scotland.

Potter will line up on the wing for Monday’s (AEDT) Test in Edinburgh as the Australians look for three straight victories on their Spring Tour.

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The Western Force’s star inclusion is one of three changes to the starting backline from the Wales win, with centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii back in the starting side.

It comes after Samu Kerevi’s two-match ban following his red card, with Len Ikitau shifting to inside centre.

Potter was named in his first Wallabies squad last month after making a successful return from injury during the Force’s South Africa tour.

After overcoming a nasty head injury, Jake Gordon reunites his halves partnership with Noah Lolesio.

Gordon was spliced open during the win over England, eventually returning after being forced from the field early in the game.

Meanwhile, it’s the fifth consecutive Test Lolesio will start in the ten jersey, with Ben Donaldson once again serving as cover in the replacements.

In the forwards, Carlo Tizzano makes his return to the starting side for the first time since the Rugby Championship.

Tizzano links up with returning skipper Harry Wilson, ruled fully fit after his concussion a fortnight ago.

Jeremy Williams also comes back into the side, partnering Will Skelton in the second-row.

On the bench, Isaac Kailea comes on for his first appearance of the Spring Tour as Max Jorgensen completes the 23 as a finisher.

“The week has been complicated, with the freezing conditions ruling out training fields but the group have adapted well to the situation,” Schmidt said in a statement.

“The core of the Scotland team has been together for a number of years. They’re cohesive and combative and we will need to be at our best on Sunday.”

Wallabies team to play Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Sunday November 24 at 1:10pm GMT/12:10am AEDT (Monday)

1. Angus Bell (34 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa (18 Tests) – Southern Districts

3. Allan Alaalatoa (78 Tests) – West Harbour Juniors

4. Jeremy Williams (9 Tests) – Wahroonga Tigers

5. Will Skelton (31 Tests) – The Hills Sports High School

6. Rob Valetini (50 Tests) – Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

7. Carlo Tizzano (4 Tests) - University of Western Australia

8. Harry Wilson (c) (20 Tests) – Gunnedah Red Devils

9. Jake Gordon (27 Tests) – Canterbury Juniors

10. Noah Lolesio (27 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings

11. Harry Potter* - Moorabbin Rams

12. Len Ikitau (37 Tests) – Tuggeranong Vikings

13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (2 Tests) – The Kings School

14. Andrew Kellaway (37 Tests) – Hunters Hill Rugby

15. Tom Wright (35 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

Substitutes

16. Billy Pollard (4 Tests) – Lindfield Junior Rugby Club

17. Isaac Kailea (6 Tests) - Harlequin Junior Rugby Club

18. Zane Nonggorr (9 Tests) – Gold Coast Eagles

19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (39 Tests) - Randwick

20. Langi Gleeson (12 Tests) – Harbord Harlequins

21. Tate McDermott (39 Tests) – Flinders Rugby Club

22. Ben Donaldson (15 Tests) – Clovelly Eagles

23. Max Jorgensen (5 Tests) – Balmain Wolves

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