Isaac Henry named at 13 for Wallabies in Bledisloe Cup opener
Isaac Henry is named at 13 for the Wallabies in the Bledisloe Cup opener against the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday 10 October 2026.
New Zealand Rugby has named the Wallabies' team for the first Bledisloe Cup Test, and Isaac Henry is at 13 in place of the suspended Hunter Paisami. Apart from Henry's inclusion, the Wallabies' side is unchanged from the one that beat the Springboks 42-38 in Perth.
Wallabies team for the Bledisloe Cup opener
Harry Wilson captains the Wallabies from No. 8. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii keeps his place on the wing, having started in that role for the first time against South Africa, and Allan Alaalatoa is set to win his 95th Test at tighthead prop.
Kiss, the Wallabies coach, said: "Keeping consistency in the starting side gives us a solid foundation."
Venue, date and referee
The first Bledisloe Cup Test is at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday 10 October 2026, with kick-off at 7.10pm. Andrew Brace of Ireland will referee the match.
According to New Zealand Rugby, the Wallabies have not won at Eden Park since 1986, while the All Blacks are unbeaten at the ground in 53 Tests.
Key facts
- Isaac Henry is named at 13, replacing the suspended Hunter Paisami.
- Harry Wilson captains the Wallabies from No. 8.
- The first Bledisloe Cup Test is at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday 10 October 2026, kick-off 7.10pm.
- The second Bledisloe Cup Test is in Sydney on Saturday 17 October 2026.
- The opener is broadcast live on Sky Sport in New Zealand.
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