Can Joe Schmidt’s team end a promising November on a high?

The Wallabies round off their northern hemisphere tour with a trip to Dublin. After victories over England and Wales, and defeat to Scotland, Joe Schmidt’s team will want to finish the Autumn Nation Series with a strong performance against Ireland – especially as Schmidt is facing his former paymasters as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of their first game.

James Slipper, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Nick Frost and Fraser McReight all come into the pack, while the only change in the backs is Max Jorgensen replacing Harry Potter on the wing.

“It’s been a challenging year where we have grown a bit as a squad, and we have an opportunity to challenge ourselves again against what is a settled and cohesive Ireland team,” said Schmidt. “It’s going to be a big occasion at the Aviva with the 150th anniversary celebrations so I hope those in attendance get to enjoy a really good spectacle.”

Ireland v Australia kicks off at 3.10pm GMT on Saturday 30 November.

Read more: How to watch Ireland v Australia


Australia Autumn Internationals 2024 – team v Ireland

15. Tom Wright
14. Andrew Kellaway
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
12. Len Ikitau
11. Max Jorgensen
10. Noah Lolesio
9. Jake Gordon

1. James Slipper
2. Brandon Paenga-Amosa
3. Taniela Tupou
4. Nick Frost
5. Jeremy Williams
6. Rob Valetini
7. Fraser McReight
8. Harry Wilson (captain)

Replacements:
16. Billy Pollard
17. Angus Bell
18. Allan Alaalatoa
19. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
20. Langi Gleeson
21. Tate McDermott
22. Tane Edmed
23. Harry Potter


Australia Autumn Internationals 2024 squad

Forwards

Allan Alaalatoa (West Harbour Juniors, 79 caps)
Angus Bell (Hunters Hill Rugby Club, 35 caps)
Matt Faessler (USQ Saints, 14 caps)
Nick Frost (Hornsby Lions, 24 caps)
Langi Gleeson (Harbord Harlequins, 11 caps)
Isaac Kailea (Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, 7 caps)
Fraser McReight (Albany Creek Brumbies, 24 caps)
Zane Nonggorr (Gold Coast Eagles, 10 caps)
Brandon Paenga-Amosa (Southern Districts, 19 caps)
Billy Pollard (Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, 5 caps)
Tom Robertson (Dubbo Kangaroos, 31 caps)
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Randwick, 40 caps)
Will Skelton (Wentworthville Magpies, 32 caps)
James Slipper (Bond Pirates, 142 caps)
Carlo Tizzano (University of Western Australia, 5 caps)
Taniela Tupou (Brothers Rugby, 57 caps)
Seru Uru (Wests Bulldogs, 2 caps)
Rob Valetini (Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, 51 caps)
Jeremy Williams (Wahroonga Tigers, 9 caps)
Harry Wilson (Gunnedah Red Devils, 21 caps)

Backs

Ben Donaldson (Clovelly Eagles, 16 caps)
Tane Edmed (West Harbour Juniors, uncapped)
Jake Gordon (Canterbury Juniors, 29 caps)
Len Ikitau (Tuggeranong Vikings, 38 caps)
Max Jorgensen (Balmain Wolves, 6 caps)
Andrew Kellaway (Hunters Hill Rugby Club, 38 caps)
Samu Kerevi (Souths Magpies, 50 caps)
Noah Lolesio (Tuggeranong Vikings, 28 caps)
Tate McDermott (Flinders Rugby Club, 40 caps)
Hunter Paisami (Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, 31 caps)
Dylan Pietsch (Leeton Phantoms, 5 caps)
Harry Potter (Moorabbin Rams, 1 cap)
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (The Kings School, 3 caps)
Nic White (Maitland Blacks, 71 caps)
Tom Wright (Clovelly Eagles, 36 caps)


Australia Autumn Internationals 2024 fixtures

 

Saturday 30 November 2024

  • Ireland v Australia
    Aviva Stadium, Dublin
    Kick-off: 3.10pm GMT / 5.10pm SAST / 2.10am AEDT (Sunday) / 4.10am NZDT (Sunday) / 10.10am ET / 7.10am PT

Australia Autumn Internationals 2024 results

Saturday 9 November 2024

  • England 37 v 42 Australia
    Twickenham Stadium, London

Sunday 17 November 2024

  • Wales 20 v 52 Australia
    Principality Stadium, Cardiff

Sunday 24 November 2024

  • Scotland 27 v 13 Australia
    Murrayfield, Edingburgh

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