Henry called up in Les Kiss' first squad as Wallabies coach for Japan series

Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 1:00 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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Queensland Reds centre Isaac Henry is the big inclusion as part of Les Kiss' first Wallabies squad as coach for the upcoming Flight Centre Series against Japan.

The powerful centre is the lone uncapped player in the squad, with Len Ikitau (ankle) ruled out due to injury, putting him in line for his debut.

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Reds lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and NSW Waratahs prop Isaac Kailea are the other new faces in the 34-player squad, with the Aussies set to take on the Brave Blossoms on back-to-back Saturdays in Osaka (August 8) and Townsville (August 15).

Salakaia-Loto missed selection for the Nations Championship, while Kailea replaces James Slipper.

Josh Nasser (concussion), Hunter Paisami (knee) and Carter Gordon (calf) all return after missing the Italy Test due to injury.

Gordon suffered the injury during the first Test of the year against Ireland, while Nasser picked up the knock in the defeat to France.

However, Tom Hooper (shoulder) will not feature in the two-Test series, as he continues his rehab.

It leaves French-based prop Taniela Tupou as the lone overseas selection.

Kiss has also confirmed number eight Harry Wilson will retain his role as skipper, taking over the role in 2024 under departed Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt.

Former skipper Nick Champion de Crespigny, Corey Toole and Josh Flook are among those to miss out on the reduced squad.

“Selection is always a challenging process, but as coaches we’ve looked to bring together a group based on form, cohesion and how we want to play the game," Kiss said.

“Spending time with the group over the last few weeks alongside Scott McLeod and Jonny Fisher has been incredibly valuable as we look to hit the ground running.

“It’s been encouraging to see how tight they are as a group and how hard they work for each other and the gold jersey. The challenge now is for everyone to roll up their sleeves and find a new level of consistency.”

Wallabies squad for the Fight Centre Series Tests against Japan (Wallaby number, first Australian Rugby club, Super Rugby Pacific club, Test caps)
Forwards (19)

Allan Alaalatoa (#896, West Harbour Juniors, ACT Brumbies, 91)

Miles Amatosero (#998, South Coogee Red Devils, NSW Waratahs, 1)

Angus Bell (#940, Hunters Hill Rugby Club, NSW Waratahs, 53)

Charlie Cale (#976, Beecroft Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 2)

Josh Canham (#987, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 5)

Isaac Kailea (#975, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, NSW Waratahs, 8)

Fraser McReight (#937, Albany Creek Brumbies, Queensland Reds, 42)

Josh Nasser (#979, Easts Rugby (Brisbane), Queensland Reds, 13)

Zane Nonggorr (#966, Gold Coast Eagles, Queensland Reds, 20)

Brandon Paenga-Amosa (#918, Southern Districts, Western Force, 28)

Billy Pollard (#958, Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 21)

Aidan Ross (#994, Bond University, Queensland Reds, 3)

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (#914, Randwick, Queensland Reds, 45)

Lachlan Shaw (#996, University of Queensland, ACT Brumbies, 2)

Carlo Tizzano (#982, University of Western Australia, Western Force, 15)

Taniela Tupou (#917, Brothers Rugby (Brisbane), Racing 92 (France), 70)

Rob Valetini (#929, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 65)

Jeremy Williams (#973, Wahroonga Tigers, Western Force, 28)

Harry Wilson (c) (#933, Gunnedah Red Devils, Queensland Reds, 39)

Backs (15)

Jock Campbell (#959, Inverell Highlanders, Queensland Reds, 6)

Filipo Daugunu (#931, Wests Bulldogs, Queensland Reds, 22)

Ben Donaldson (#962, Clovelly Eagles, Western Force, 21)

Carter Gordon (#967, Sunshine Coast Grammar School, Queensland Reds, 10)

Isaac Henry (uncapped, Kenmore Bears, Queensland Reds, 0)

Max Jorgensen (#984, Balmain Wolves, NSW Waratahs, 23)

Ryan Lonergan (#993, Tuggeranong Vikings, ACT Brumbies, 8)

Tate McDermott (#936, Flinders Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 53)

Declan Meredith (#997, Barron Trinity Bulls, ACT Brumbies, 2)

Hunter Paisami (#932, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 35)

Dylan Pietsch (#979, Leeton Phantoms, Western Force, 11)

Harry Potter (#989, Moorabbin Rams, NSW Waratahs, 12)

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (#988, The Kings School, NSW Waratahs, 21)

Kalani Thomas (#995, Springfield Hawks, Queensland Reds, 1)

Tom Wright (#939, Clovelly Eagles, ACT Brumbies, 46)

Unavailable for selection

Ethan Dobbins

Langi Gleeson

Jake Gordon

Tom Hooper

Len Ikitau

Zac Lomax

Tom Lynagh

Henry Robertson

Tom Robertson

Blake Schoupp

Will Skelton

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