Prop Angus Bell and inside centre Len Ikitau will play their 50th Tests for the Wallabies on Saturday night against France in Paris.
Bell made his Wallabies debut in 2020, with the 25-year-old set to combine with hooker Billy Pollard and tighthead prop Taniela Tupou in the starting front row.
Ikitau’s first Test came in 2021 against France in Melbourne, with this year’s John Eales Medallist named to partner Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in the midfield at State de France.
Lock Nick Frost returns to the starting side for the Wallabies final Test of 2025, selected alongside Jeremy Williams in a familiar run on second row. Williams and Pollard are the only two players set to feature in every match of the Wallabies campaign this year.
Frost’s return sees Bathurst’s Tom Hooper shift to blindside flanker, with openside Fraser McReight and captain Harry Wilson completing the run on forward pack.
Carter Gordon also returns to the starting side, named at flyhalf for his 10th Test, partnering with Jake Gordon who has been the starting scrumhalf in all five matches of this year’s Spring Tour.
Wiradjuri man Dylan Pietsch is the final change to the starting XV, selected on the left wing, with Harry Potter to line up on the right edge. Max Jorgensen will play fullback for the second straight week.
Queensland pair Matt Faessler and Aidan Ross join the experienced Allan Alaalatoa as the substitute front row, with Rob Valetini and Carlo Tizzano to add impact as the remaining forward cover.
Darwin-born Kalani Thomas has the potential to become Wallaby number 995, after being named as the replacement scrumhalf, with Tane Edmed selected as the substitute playmaker. Filipo Daugunu rounds out the matchday 23 and will provide versatility as the final back cover.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said: “We’ve tried to freshen things up during the week after what’s been a dense and challenging Tour so far.”
“The players have looked to prepare well and they're eager to finish their season with a positive performance against one of the world’s best teams.”
1. Angus Bell (49 Tests) - #940; Hunters Hill Rugby Club
2. Billy Pollard (20 Tests) - #958; Lindfield Junior Rugby
3. Taniela Tupou (67 Tests) - #917; Brothers Rugby
4. Jeremy Williams (24 Tests) – #973; Wahroonga Tigers
5. Nick Frost (37 Tests) - #953; Hornsby Lions
6. Tom Hooper (21 Tests) - #964; Bathurst Bulldogs
7. Fraser McReight (38 Tests) - #937; Albany Creek Brumbies
8. Harry Wilson (c) (35 Tests) - #933; Gunnedah Red Devils
9. Jake Gordon (36 Tests) - #925; Canterbury Juniors
10. Carter Gordon (9 Tests) - #967; Sunshine Coast Grammar School
11. Dylan Pietsch (8 Tests) - #978; Leeton Phantoms
12. Len Ikitau (49 Tests) - #944; Tuggeranong Vikings
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (17 Tests) - #988; The Kings School
14. Harry Potter (10 Tests) - #989; Moorabbin Rams
15. Max Jorgensen (19 Tests) - #984; Balmain Wolves
Substitutes
16. Matt Faessler (17 Tests) - #969; USQ Saints
17. Aidan Ross (2 Tests) - #994; Bond University
18. Allan Alaalatoa (87 Tests) - #896; West Harbour Juniors
19. Rob Valetini (61 Tests) - #929; Harlequin Rugby Club
20. Carlo Tizzano (13 Tests) - #982; University of Western Australia
21. Kalani Thomas* - uncapped; Springfield Hawks
22. Tane Edmed (8 Tests) - #990; West Harbour Juniors
23. Filipo Daugunu (19 Tests) - #931; Wests Bulldogs
Wallabies 21 defeated Fiji 18 on Sunday July 6 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
Wallabies 19 defeated by the British & Irish Lions 27 on Saturday July 19 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Wallabies 26 defeated by the British & Irish Lions 29 on Saturday July 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Wallabies 22 defeated the British & Irish Lions 12 on Saturday August 2 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies 38 defeated South Africa 22 on Saturday August 16 at Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg
Wallabies 22 defeated by South Africa 30 on Saturday August 23 at DHL Stadium, Cape Town
Wallabies 28 defeated Argentina 24 on Saturday September 6 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Wallabies 26 defeated by Argentina 28 on Saturday September 13 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Wallabies 24 defeated by New Zealand 33 on Saturday September 27, Eden Park, Auckland
Wallabies 14 defeated by New Zealand 28 on Saturday October 4 at Optus Stadium, Perth
Wallabies 19 defeated Japan 15 on Saturday October 25 at National Stadium, Tokyo
Wallabies 7 defeated by England 25 on Saturday November 1 at Allianz Stadium, London
Wallabies 19 defeated by Italy 27 on Saturday November 8 at Bluenergy Stadium, Udine
Wallabies 19 defeated by Ireland 46 on Saturday November 15 at Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Wallabies v France at 7:10am on Sunday November 23 at Stade de France, Paris
