Son of a gun, rising prop picked in Wallabies for first time
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Wallabies coach Les Kiss has named two uncapped players in his Nations Championship squad, with halfback Teddy Wilson and prop Tom Lambert included in a 33-man group to play four Tests in the United Kingdom in November.
Wilson is the son of Wallabies great David Wilson and captained Australia at under-20 level.
Waratahs halfback Teddy Wilson is the son of Queensland great David. nna\sworthington
The 23-year-old impressed for the NSW Waratahs this season and has replaced Kalani Thomas as the third No.9 behind Ryan Lonergan and Tate McDermott.
Lambert, a 25-year-old loosehead, was a solid performer for the Waratahs this year and has signed with the Queensland Reds for 2027 and 2028.
Key forwards Taniela Tupou and Tom Hooper are back in the squad with the games falling inside World Rugby’s regulation nine window, while centre Hunter Paisami is also available again after serving his suspension for a high tackle in the win against South Africa in Perth.
Flyhalf Carter Gordon has been recalled as he continues his recovery after fracturing his fibula in Argentina, as has dynamic lock Miles Amatosero who has also returned from injury and will play for Australia A this weekend.
“There’s a real buzz among the squad as we prepare for what will be four incredibly demanding matches against high-quality opposition as part of the November Nations Championship Tests,” Kiss said.
“As coaches, we’ve made some tough selection calls to keep building depth across the board, and we know a tour like this will challenge the whole squad on many levels.
“This tour gives us another valuable opportunity to test new combinations, strengthen our existing connections and push our game forward in all areas.”
The Wallabies will play against England at Twickenham on November 9, Scotland at Murrayfield on November 16 and Wales at Principality Stadium on November 22 (all AEDT) before the Nations Championship Finals on the last weekend in London.
Wilson spoke to reporters in Sydney on Friday.
“My mum and dad have sacrificed a lot to put me in this position, so just to make them proud would be very special for me,” Wilson said.
“Dad doesn’t really put much pressure on myself, he’s been there and done that, obviously, so he definitely tells me a few things and helps me a lot.
David Wilson with sons Teddy and Harry. Dean Sewell
“He doesn’t put pressure on me. He just lets me play my game, and if he needs to say something, he will.”
Wilson’s brother Harry plays for Australia’s sevens team.
“I was watching my brother on Friday down here at Easts, playing for the Aussie sevens. Now I’m standing here, so it’s definitely a special moment for our family,” he said.
“We’re super grateful to be in this position... it’s a very special feeling. It’s a special moment for myself and my family. Playing rugby in Australia and growing up, this is definitely the team that you want to play for and aspire to get into.”
The Wallabies will assemble in Sydney on Wednesday.
Wallabies: Harry Wilson (c), Allan Alaalatoa, Miles Amatosero, Angus Bell, Josh Canham, Massimo De Lutiis, Tom Hooper, Isaac Kailea, Tom Lambert, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Billy Pollard, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Lachlan Shaw, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Filipo Daugunu, Ben Donaldson, Carter Gordon, Isaac Henry, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen, Ryan Lonergan, Tate McDermott, Declan Meredith, Hunter Paisami,Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Teddy Wilson, Tom Wright
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