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Australia names uncapped McLaughlin-Phillips for Springboks clash
Coach Les Kiss has drafted flyhalf Harry McLaughlin-Phillips into the Wallabies squad for their Perth test against South Africa later this month, while recalling centre Jordan Petaia after injury forced out Carter Gordon.
LSN Singapore ·
Australia's rugby coaching staff has reshuffled its squad selection ahead of the September 27 test against the Springboks in Perth, with uncapped flyhalf Harry McLaughlin-Phillips earning his first call-up to the national side.
Wallabies head coach Les Kiss made the change to cover the absence of injured first-choice flyhalf Carter Gordon, who will miss the fixture. The selection represents a significant opportunity for McLaughlin-Phillips to stake his claim at international level.
In a separate boost for the squad, centre Jordan Petaia has been recalled to the 23-man group, providing additional depth to Australia's backline for the high-stakes encounter against the South African side.
The test in Perth marks a key fixture in Australia's international calendar as it prepares for upcoming autumn internationals. Kiss will be keen to finalise his squad depth across all positions ahead of what is shaping as a challenging contest against one of world rugby's traditional powerhouses.