{
  "id": 7263183,
  "title": "Jordan Petaia returns to Wallabies squad after NFL stint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/jordan-petaia-returns-to-wallabies-squad-after-nfl-stint",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:07:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-14/jordan-petaia-returns-to-wallabies-squad-springboks/107151810"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jordan Petaia rejoins Wallabies squad post-NFL career",
    "Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and Zane Nonggorr also selected",
    "Wallabies face South Africa in Perth on September 27"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jordan Petaia's return to the Wallabies squad after his NFL stint gives coach Les Kiss another option as he shapes his team for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Jordan Petaia returns to Wallabies squad after NFL stint",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/jordan-petaia-returns-to-wallabies-squad-after-nfl-stint-7264568",
        "published": "2026-09-14T07:07:14.000Z"
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}