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Striker Keaun Kolwamatangi, the fourth arrival, will start on the bench. He has switched allegiance from Tonga, for whom he played in the last World Cup three years ago. He also played for them in the three-match series against England in 2023.
“It will be very exciting for them all to wear the green and gold for the first time in a Test match at such an iconic stadium,” Australia head coach Kevin Walters said.
“I’m excited for them and for all our players. Every member of our team, whether they take the field or not, is about to experience something incredibly special this Saturday at Wembley.”
“As I have said since day one of our preparations here in England, we are on this Ashes journey together because it will require a collective effort from everyone involved.”
Australia national team: Rhys Walsh, Mark Nawakanitawase, Kotoni Staggs, Jehamat Shibasaki, Josh Addo-Carr, Cameron Munster, Nathan Cleary, Patrick Carrigan, Harry Grant, Tino Faasumalawe, Angus Crighton, Hudson Young, Isah Yeo (captain).
Exchanges: Tom Dearden, Lindsay Collins, Robyn Cotter, Keon Kolwamatangi.
Reserves: Bradman Best, Lindsay Smith, Mitchell Moses.
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