Latest Wallabies capitulation provides no answer to lingering Australian problem

The heavy defeat to England at Twickenham has left coach Les Kiss still searching for a solution to his side’s ongoing conundrum at No 10

Australia's Rob Valetini after the Nations Championship match at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture: Ben Whitley/Press Association.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2026 - 12:23

Daniel Gallan

If you thought that Albus Dumbledore had trouble filling the Defence Against the Dark Arts post at Hogwarts, spare a thought for Les Kiss who is the latest Wallabies coach desperate for a solution at fly-half. If only Harry Potter, part of the wider touring group, played at first receiver and not on the wing.

Since the 2023 World Cup, a tournament that ended in ignominy as Australia crashed out at the group stage before Eddie Jones lost his job, there have been seven players who have started in the No 10 jersey. Noah Lolesio, who has 12 Test starts in that period – more than double the next man – was the incumbent until he was stretchered off against Fiji in the run up to the British & Irish Lions series last year. Fit again and only 26, he is now representing Toyota Industries Corporation Shuttles Aichi in Japan.