澳洲橄榄球队新主教练莱斯·基斯公布了执教后的首份瓦拉比队23人名单，将在大阪对阵日本樱花队[1]。这份名单包含9处变动，反映了基斯对阵容的重新部署[1]。
在前锋线方面，基斯调整了主力配置以应对当地的高温环境[1]。主要前锋安格斯·贝尔和杰里米·威廉姆斯被移至替补席[1]，而乔什·纳塞尔在伤愈后首次获得首发出任钩手的机会[1]。在后卫线上，迈尔斯·阿马托塞罗和艾丹·罗斯获得首发出场机会[1]。德克兰·梅瑞迪思继续担任10号位置，亨特·派萨米将首次与其搭档12号位置[1]。此外，以撒·亨利将从替补席出场，成为第999位瓦拉比队员[1]，而查理·凯尔在超过两年后重返国家队名单[1]。
Les Kiss unveiled his inaugural Wallabies lineup to face Japan, implementing nine changes to the 23-player roster.[1] The new head coach selected Miles Amatosero and Aidan Ross for their first starts, while moving key front-rowers Angus Bell and Jeremy Williams to the bench.[1] The squad adjustments appeared designed to manage the heat expected in Osaka during the upcoming match.
Josh Nasser returns to the starting hooker position following his recovery from injury,[1] while Declan Meredith retains the number 10 jersey.[1] Hunter Paisami will make his debut partnership with Meredith in the midfield at inside center.[1] Charlie Cale returns to national team selection after more than two years away,[1] and Isaac Henry will feature off the bench as the Wallabies' 999th representative.[1]