澳大利亚橄榄球队宣布为对日本的复赛进行阵容调整，约瑟夫-奥库索·苏阿利因汉弦肌损伤被排除，这已是他本赛季因该部位问题遭遇的最新伤病[1]。五分卫卡特·高登将取代德克兰·梅雷迪斯回归首发位置[1]。
在本轮选拔中，昆士兰年轻道具马西莫·德·卢提斯有望成为第1000名袋鼠队球员[1]。同时，橄榄球澳大利亚协会任命西昂·福科富卡为沃拉鲁斯女队主教练，任期至2029年[1]。福科富卡因家庭原因从苏格兰回归，但受苏格兰橄榄球联盟合同限制，最早将在2027年初开始执教[1]。女队将在8月22日于奥克兰对阵新西兰[1]，本轮阵容中有包括麦迪逊·莱维在内的四名首次获选的球员[1]。
Australia's rugby union team has made significant lineup changes for its rematch against Japan, with center Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii sidelined due to a hamstring injury described as "minor"[1]. This marks the latest in a series of hamstring issues that have plagued Suaalii throughout the season[1]. Carter Gordon will reclaim the starting flyhalf position, replacing Declan Meredith in the No.10 jersey[1].
The squad announcement also carries historic significance, as young Queensland prop Massimo De Lutiis is poised to become the Wallabies' 1,000th player[1]. In parallel developments, Rugby Australia has appointed Sione Fukofuka as head coach of the Wallaroos women's team on a contract running through 2029[1]. Fukofuka, who is returning from Scotland due to family reasons, will not begin his coaching duties before early 2027 due to contractual constraints with the Scottish Rugby Union[1]. The Wallaroos will face New Zealand in Auckland on August 22[1], with four uncapped players, including Maddison Levi, included in the squad[1].