Potter to debut, Wilson returns to captain Wallabies against Scotland

Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 1:00 PM
Rugby Australia
by Rugby Australia
Harry Potter will make his Test debut in Scotland on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Julius Dimataga
Harry Potter will make his Test debut in Scotland on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Julius Dimataga

Harry Potter is set to become Wallaby number 989, selected to start on the left wing in the side’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Sunday afternoon local time.

The Melbourne junior will become the 18th Wallabies debutant this year and will link with last weekend’s hat-trick scorer Tom Wright, and right winger Andrew Kellaway in the back three, for the side’s third Test of their Grand Slam Spring Tour.

He’s one of six changes to the starting XV with captain Harry Wilson returning to the number eight jersey, while Carlo Tizzano will start at openside flanker in his first Northern Hemisphere Test, with Rob Valetini moving back to blindside flanker.

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii returns at outside centre in Edinburgh, with Len Ikitau shifting in one backline position to the number 12 jersey, in place of the suspended Samu Kerevi.

After missing last week, Jake Gordon has been recalled at scrumhalf to partner Noah Lolesio who starts at flyhalf for the fifth consecutive Test, and ninth overall so far this season.

The final change to the starting side sees Jeremy Williams back in the run on second row where he will partner with Will Skelton. Angus Bell, Matt Faessler and Allan Alaalatoa will form the starting front row.

Melbourne’s Isaac Kailea has been named as the substitute loosehead prop, in what will be his first appearance on the Tour, with Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Zane Nonggorr the replacement hooker and tighthead prop respectively.

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto will again bring experience as the lock cover, while Langi Gleeson is the substitute back rower, returning to Murrayfield having made his Test debut at the venue back in 2022.

The energetic Tate McDermott and Ben Donaldson have again been selected as the replacement halves with Max Jorgensen completing the matchday 23.

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: “The week has been complicated, with the freezing conditions ruling out training fields but the group have adapted well to the situation.”

“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.”

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Wallabies team to play Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Sunday November 24 at 1:40pm GMT/12:40am AEDT (Monday)

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

2.⁠ ⁠Matt Faessler (14 Tests) – USQ Saints

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

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

*denotes uncapped

Wallabies 2024 Tests
July Tests

Wallabies 25 defeated Wales 16, Saturday July 6 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Wallabies 36 defeated Wales 28 on Saturday July 13 at AAMI Park, Melbourne

Wallabies 40 defeated Georgia 29 on Saturday July 20 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney

The Rugby Championship/Bledisloe Cup

Wallabies 7 defeated by South Africa 33 on Saturday August 10 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Wallabies 12 defeated by South Africa 30 on Saturday August 17 at Optus Stadium, Perth

Wallabies 20 defeated Argentina 19 on Saturday August 31 at Estadio Uno, La Plata

Wallabies 27 defeated by Argentina 67 on Saturday September 7 at Estadio Colon, Santa Fe

Wallabies 28 defeated by New Zealand 31 on Saturday September 21 at Accor Stadium, Sydney

Wallabies 13 defeated by New Zealand 33 on Saturday September 28 at Sky Stadium, Wellington

Spring Tour

Wallabies 42 defeated England 37 on Saturday November 9 at Twickenham, London

Wallabies 52 defeated Wales 20 on Sunday November 17 at Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Wallabies v Scotland, 12:40am AEDT, Monday November 25, Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Wallabies v Ireland, 2:10am AEDT, Sunday December 1, Aviva Stadium, Dublin

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