The clash between Australia and Japan on Saturday afternoon launches a hectic five weeks of action as the giants of the north and south battle it out in the Autumn Nations Series.
The Wallabies were one of the first to name their squad for their five-Test tour, and all the squads of the major teams will be added here as they’re named.
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England coach Steve Borthwick opted against adding Owen Farrell to his initial squad of 36 players. Farrell was called up to the British and Irish Lions tour by father Andy, and is eligible again for England after returning from France.
Saracens winger Noah Caluori, 19, has been tipped for England debut this autumn. Borthwick has praised Caluori’s potential following a sensational Premiership debut where he scored five tries against Sale Sharks.
Mack Hansen has been ruled out of Ireland’s squad for the autumn internationals. British and Irish Lion Hansen was forced off in the closing stages of his side’s 28-27 defeat by the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship on Friday.
British and Irish Lions’ Mack Hansen during the Qatar Airways Lions Tour match at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia. Picture date: Saturday July 5, 2025. (Photo by Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)
Ireland confirmed he had suffered an aggravation of a foot injury and is ruled out of their upcoming games against New Zealand, Japan, Australia and world champions South Africa. Andy Farrell is already without injured Lions duo Joe McCarthy and Hugo Keenan.
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus named his 36-man squad with former Junior Springbok captain and prop Zachary Porthen receiving his maiden senior call-up.
Double World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi was left as one of 10 players on standby.
“We are excited about the makeup of this squad,” said Erasmus. “Most of the players in the group have been with us throughout the season, while others are back from injury or have done the job for us before in the last few years.
“It’s also great to see a young player like Zachary, who has emerged through our junior structures, come through the ranks into the senior set-up, and we are excited to see what he can do at this level.”
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus before the Qatar Airways Cup match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday June 22, 2024. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images)
Autumn series schedule
(All times are AEDT)
October 25
Japan vs Australia, National Stadium, Tokyo, 4.50pm
November 2
England vs Australia, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, 2:10 am
South Africa vs Japan, Wembley Stadium, London, 3:10 am
Scotland vs USA, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, 4:40 am
Ireland vs New Zealand, Soldier Field, Chicago, 7:00 am
November 8
Ireland vs Japan, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 11:40 pm
November 9
Scotland vs New Zealand, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, 2:10 am
England vs Fiji, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, 4:40 am
Italy vs Australia, Bluenergy Stadium, Udine, 4:40 am
France vs South Africa, Stade de France, Paris, 7:10 am
November 10
Wales vs Argentina, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, 2:10 am
November 15
Italy vs South Africa, Allianz Stadium, Turin, 11:40 pm
November 16
England vs New Zealand, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, 2:10 am
Wales vs Japan, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, 4:40 am
France vs Fiji, Stade Atlantique, Bordeaux, 7:10 am
Ireland vs Australia, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 7:10 am
November 17
Scotland vs Argentina, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, 2:10 am
November 23
Wales vs New Zealand, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, 2:10 am
Ireland vs South Africa, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 4:40 am
France vs Australia, Stade de France, Paris, 7:10 am
Italy vs Chile, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, 7:10 am
November 24
Scotland vs Tonga, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, 12:40 am
England vs Argentina, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, 3:10 am
November 30
Wales vs South Africa, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, 2:10 am
Squads
Australia
Forwards: Allan Alaalatoa, Angus Bell, Josh Canham, Nick Champion De Crespigny, Matt Faessler, Nick Frost, Fraser McReight, Josh Nasser, Zane Nonggorr, Billy Pollard, Tom Robertson, Aidan Ross, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Pete Samu, Carlo Tizzano, Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini, Jeremy Williams, Harry Wilson
Backs: Filipo Daugunu, Tane Edmed, Josh Flook, Carter Gordon, Jake Gordon, Max Jorgensen, Andrew Kellaway, Ryan Lonergan, Hunter Paisami, Dylan Pietsch, Harry Potter, Hamish Stewart, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Kalani Thomas, Corey Toole.
New Zealand
Forwards: Codie Taylor, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Bell, Ethan de Groot, Tamaiti Williams, George Bower, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi, Tevita Mafileo, Scott Barrett (c), Patrick Tuipulotu, Fabian Holland, Josh Lord, Samipeni Finau, Simon Parker, Ardie Savea, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Wallace Sititi, Peter Lakai, Luke Jacobson.
Backs: Cortez Ratima, Cameron Roigard, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert-Brown, Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea, Billy Proctor, Leicester Fainga’anuku, Rieko Ioane, Caleb Clarke, Sevu Reece, Leroy Carter, Will Jordan, Ruben Love.
South Africa
Forwards: Lood de Jager, Ben-Jason Dixon, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Thomas du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Johan Grobbelaar, Jean Kleyn, Siya Kolisi, Wilco Louw, Malcolm Marx, Franco Mostert, Ox Nche, Ruan Nortje, Zachary Porthen, Kwagga Smith, RG Snyman, Gerhard Steenekamp, Marco van Staden, Boan Venter, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Jasper Wiese.
Backs: Kurt-Lee Arendse, Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ethan Hooker, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Manie Libbok, Canan Moodie, Handre Pollard, Cobus Reinach, Morne van den Berg, Edwill van der Merwe, Damian Willemse, Grant Williams.
England
Forwards: Fin Baxter, Ollie Chessum, Alex Coles, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Chandler Cunningham-South, Theo Dan, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Joe Heyes, Emeka Ilione, Maro Itoje, Nick Isiekwe, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Guy Pepper, Henry Pollock, Bevan Rodd, Will Stuart, Sam Underhill.
Backs: Henry Arundell, Fraser Dingwall, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, George Ford, Tommy Freeman, Ollie Lawrence, Alex Mitchell, Cadan Murley, Max Ojomoh, Raffi Quirke, Adam Radwan, Tom Roebuck, Henry Slade, Fin Smith, Marcus Smith, Ben Spencer, Freddie Steward.
Ireland
Forwards: Thomas Ahern, Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Boyle, Thomas Clarkson, Jack Conan, Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Iain Henderson, Rónan Kelleher, Gus McCarthy, Paddy McCarthy, Andrew Porter, Cian Prendergast, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Nick Timoney, Josh van der Flier.
Backs: Bundee Aki, Caolin Blade, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Tom Farrell, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Jimmy O’Brien, Tommy O’Brien, Jamie Osborne, Sam Prendergast, Garry Ringrose, Jacob Stockdale.
Fiji
Forwards: Elia Canakaivata, Mesake Doge, Haereiti Hetet, Tim Hoyt, Tevita Ikanivere, Eroni Mawi, Vilimoni Mata, Temo Mayanavanua, Motikai Murray, Isoa Nasilasila, Pita-Gus Sowakula, Atu Sokobale, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Kavaia Tagivetaua, Setariki Tuicogacog, Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce.
Backs: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Vilimoni Botitu, Philip Baselala, Caleb Muntz, Iosefo Masi, Sireli Maqala, Penikolo Laganimaasi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Selestino Ravutaumada, Salesi Rayasi, Josua Tuisova, Simione Kuruvoli, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Sam Wye.
Italy
Forwards: Lorenzo Cannone, Niccolo Cannone, Tommaso Di Bartolomeo, Pablo Dimcheff, Riccardo Favretto, Simone Ferrari, Danilo Fischetti, Muhamed Hasa, Alessandro Izekor, Michele Lamaro, Sebastian Negri, Giacomo Nicotera, Enoch Opoku Gyamfi, Marco Riccioni, Federico Ruzza, Mirco Spagnolo, Ross Vintcent, Andrea Zambonin, Manuel Zuliani.
Backs: Tommaso Allan, Juan Ignacio Brex, Ange Capuozzo, Giacomo Da Re, Alessandro Garbisi, Paolo Garbisi, Monty Ioane, Louis Lynagh, Leonardo Marin, Damiano Mazza, Tommaso Menoncello, Martin Page-Relo, Lorenzo Pani, Edoardo Todaro, Stephen Varney.
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