Suaalii benched as Kiss makes changes for Pumas Test
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has rotated his squad for the upcoming Test against Argentina, moving Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the bench. The decision is partly due to Suaalii managing a minor hamstring strain, with Allan Alaalatoa named as captain for the match.
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— 9:31am , first published 6:10am
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Share A A A Wallabies coach Les Kiss has opted for rotation ahead of Saturday’s Test against Argentina, with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii named on the bench for the second time in his career and regular captain Harry Wilson is out.
Suaalii was last named as a replacement in his second cap against Wales in November 2024, while Wilson is being rested after 14 successive appearances as the captain. Brumbies tighthead prop Allan Alaalatoa will captain Australia for the seventh time when they play the Pumas in Jujuy early Sunday morning [AEDT].
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