The Wallabies have confirmed they will wear the First Nations jersey and sing the national anthem in Yugambeh language as part of the second Test in Brisbane.
It comes ahead of NAIDOC week, marking the first time the side will wear the new 2022 edition of the jersey.
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This sees a return to the predominately gold jersey, with the design created by Kamilaroi and Gamilaraay man Dennis Golding incorporated into the strip.
Along with this, the side will also sing the Australian national anthem in the Yugambeh language, joined by the Yugambeh Youth Choir.
This will recognise Uncle Lloyd McDermott, the first Wallaby to identify as a First Nations man, signing in the language from his country around the Tweed River basin.
“As a team, we’re extremely proud to be able to celebrate NAIDOC week by wearing our First Nations jersey and singing in Uncle’s language on Saturday night in Brisbane," Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said.
“We put a lot of time into understanding who we play for and who we represent and the privilege to play for our country and our people isn’t lost on us.”
It marks the first time the Wallabies will sing the anthem in First Nations language outside of NSW, making history in 2020 when Olivia Fox sang in Eora language in Commbank Stadium against Argentina.
The Wallaroos also sung the anthem in the Yugambeh language during May's Test against Japan.
It also continues the tradition of wearing the First Nations jersey, becoming the first national side to do so in 2017.
“The theme of NAIDOC Week in 2022 is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! and it will be fantastic to see the Wallabies and many clubs across the country embrace that this coming Saturday," Chair of First Nations Rugby Committee Sonja Stewart said.
“It is amazing to see my Dad recognised in this way, his impact on Rugby was profound and continues today through Lloydies (Lloyd McDermott Rugby Development Team)," Phillipa McDermott added.
"This means so much to our family and Dad would be honoured.”
