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Australia A Names Faessler Captain, Nine Wallabies for Japan XV Clash in Osaka

The selection blends Test experience with development opportunities under coach Simon Cron.

Overview

  • The match is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 pm AEDT at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka.
  • Pete Samu returns to representative duty for the first time in two years as vice-captain and starting No.8.
  • Ben Donaldson is named co-vice-captain at flyhalf alongside No.9 Teddy Wilson after missing the Wallabies tour squad earlier this week.
  • Lachlan Anderson joins the bench after Sid Harvey was ruled out with a hamstring strain.
  • Coach Simon Cron said the group prepared well in Osaka and includes players gaining first international exposure alongside seasoned campaigners.