Wallabies boosted by return of Fraser McReight and Hunter Paisami

Wallabies boosted by return of Fraser McReight and Hunter Paisami

The Wallabies coaching staff have confirmed a 36-player squad for the upcoming Tests against New Zealand as part of the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup.

Queensland duo Fraser McReight and Hunter Paisami return as the only new inclusions to the group that toured Argentina, with both having recovered from injury.

McReight started the Test season in strong form before fracturing his hand, while Paisami has overcome a knee injury sustained against South Africa in Perth.

Rising star Corey Toole and inside centre David Feliuai are the only two uncapped players in what is a relatively consistent squad so far this year.

The group will assemble in Sydney on Sunday ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup Test next Saturday afternoon at Accor Stadium before crossing the ditch for the return clash at Sky Stadium in Wellington the following week.

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt said: "After getting a much-needed win in the first Test, then making a good start in the second Test, we had a very disappointing final 40 minutes in Argentina."

"The upcoming Bledisloe Test in Sydney offers a great opportunity to turn that poor finish around in front of what looks like being another big home crowd."

Forwards
Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Josh Canham, Matt Faessler, Nick Frost, Langi Gleeson, Tom Hooper, Isaac Kailea, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Tom Robertson, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, James Slipper, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson.

Backs
Ben Donaldson, David Feliuai, Josh Flook, Jake Gordon, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Marika Koroibete, Noah Lolesio, Tom Lynagh, Tate McDermott, Hunter Paisami, Dylan Pietsch, Hamish Stewart, Corey Toole, Nic White, Tom Wright.

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