Jordan Petaia returns to Wallabies squad after NFL stint
Precocious outside back Jordan Petaia is back in the Wallabies squad for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup as Australia brace for the Springboks.
Jordan Petaia has returned to the Wallabies squad following his NFL career in 2024. Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and Zane Nonggorr are also included in the squad. The Wallabies are scheduled to face South Africa in Perth on September 27, marking a significant challenge for coach Les Kiss as he seeks to determine Petaia's readiness for a third World Cup appearance.
Petaia made his debut for the Wallabies at just 19 years old during the 2019 World Cup in Japan, scoring a memorable try against Uruguay. Since then, he has earned 31 caps for Australia. The squad includes a mix of experienced players and new faces, with McLaughlin-Phillips and Nonggorr among the selections. The team faces a tough test against the world champions as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
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