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Wallabies veterans miss out as Les Kiss selects new face for Springboks Test

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 14 September 2026 at 3:22 pm

Wallabies veterans miss out as Les Kiss selects new face for Springboks Test

James O’Connor and Bernard Foley told to focus on Super Rugby Harry McLaughlin-Phillips named for South Africa clash in Perth Wallabies coach Les Kiss has praised the potential impact of veteran flyhalves James O’Connor and Bernard Foley, but called for them to play Super Rugby games before they will be considered for selection after elevating 22-year-old five eighth Harry McLaughlin-Phillips for the clash against South Africa in Perth in two weeks.

Ben Donaldson and Declan Meredith have retained their places in the squad following the series victory in Argentina, but the broken leg suffered by Carter Gordon created a place at No 10.

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Wallabies veterans miss out as Les Kiss selects new face for Springboks Test

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