Joe Schmidt set to roll Wallabies selection dice for Ireland clash 

Scrum-half Ryan Lonergan is in line for his first Wallabies Test start 
Joe Schmidt has turned to Campbell, the 31-year-old Reds fullback who last featured for the Wallabies in November 2022. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Joe Schmidt has turned to Campbell, the 31-year-old Reds fullback who last featured for the Wallabies in November 2022. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

The Wallabies are set to spring a surprise against Ireland by deploying Jock Campbell at fullback, with Tom Wright – the man who wore the No.15 jersey against the Lions in 2025 – likely to come off the bench for Saturday’s Nations Championship fixture in Sydney.

The Irish Examiner also understands that halfback Ryan Lonergan is in line for his first Test start, while Len Ikitau is due to be catapulted back into the starting side at inside centre after flying home from England late last week. Max Jorgensen will come off the bench.

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