Fraser McReight to win 50th cap as Wallabies name team for England

Fraser McReight, the 2026 John Eales Medallist, will win his 50th cap for Australia when he starts at openside flanker against England at Twickenham on Sunday 8 November 2026. The Test is part of the new Nations Championship.

The back row is new-look. Jeremy Williams starts at blindside flanker, and Harry Wilson again captains the side at number eight.

Changes behind the scrum

Len Ikitau returns in midfield after missing the previous Test under HIA protocols. He partners Isaac Henry, who plays his first Test in the UK. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns to the ground where he made his Test debut in 2024, lining up at right wing, while Max Jorgensen takes the left flank. Tom Wright is picked at fullback for the 10th Test in a row.

Brumbies pair Ryan Lonergan and Declan Meredith start at halfback. Reds duo Josh Canham and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto are in the second row.

Angus Bell returns at loosehead prop, alongside Billy Pollard and Allan Alaalatoa in the front row. Taniela Tupou comes back on the bench with Josh Nasser and Isaac Kailea. Valetini, Tizzano, McDermott, Donaldson and Daugunu complete the replacements.

Where the Wallabies stand

Australia lost their last Test 43-21 to New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday 17 October 2026. Earlier they beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth on Sunday 27 September 2026. Our match report has more on the defeat in Sydney.

After England, the Wallabies face Scotland at Murrayfield on Monday 16 November 2026 AEDT, then Wales in Cardiff on Sunday 22 November 2026.