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Double midfield boost for Wallabies SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Australia received a timely boost for their Tests Series against Argentina. Centre Len Ikitau has been named in Wallabies squad having missed the two wins over Japan in Osaka and Townsville due to an ankle injury. Fellow centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has also been selected for the two Test Tour in Jujuy and Mendoza, having picked up a minor hamstring strain that kept him out of the side’s 56-17 win at Queensland Country Bank Stadium last weekend. Elsewhere the 34-man squad remains consistent from the first selected by Les Kiss and the Wallabies coaches, with last weekend’s debutant and Wallaby 1000 Massimo de Lutiis in line for his first international tour. Meanwhile, fullback Tom Wright has the potential to reach 50 caps in Mendoza, while lock Miles Amatosero wasn’t considered for selection due to being unavailable for the Jujuy fixture through suspension. A proven winner 😎https://t.co/ZlGWyTbpNC — Rugby365 (@rugby365com) August 19, 2026 The squad, which consists of 19 forwards and 15 backs will assemble in Sydney on Saturday before departing for Buenos Aires on Sunday, with a number of players set to tour Argentina for the first time. Wallabies head coach Les Kiss said: “As coaches we’ve looked to maintain consistency in selection with the bulk of this squad having laid a solid foundation over the past few weeks, through their hard work and connection on and off the field. “Touring Argentina presents another tough challenge for us as a new group, and it’s one that we know will require us to go to another level as we continue to look to build and develop our game.” Australia squad: Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Charlie Cale, Josh Canham, Massimo de Lutiis, Tom Hooper, Isaac Kailea, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Billy Pollard, Aidan Ross, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Lachlan Shaw, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson (captain). Backs: Filipo Daugunu, Ben Donaldson, Carter Gordon, Isaac Henry, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Ryan Lonergan, Tate McDermott, Declan Meredith, Hunter Paisami, Dylan Pietsch, Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Kalani Thomas, Tom Wright Watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry LIVE Two rugby giants collide. Stream live, replays and highlights free on RugbyPass TV.