Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt gambles with selections in Test farewell against Italy in Perth
- Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is rolling the dice in his final Test in charge, dropping openside flanker Fraser McReight to the reserves bench for Saturday night's Test against Italy.
- McReight scored two tries and was the Wallabies' best player in their 42-26 Nations Championship loss to France in Brisbane last Saturday night.
- But Carlo Tizzano will start in the number seven jersey, with the Western Force star keen to impress in his first Test of 2026 in front of his home fans in Perth.
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- Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is rolling the dice in his final Test in charge, dropping openside flanker Fraser McReight to the reserves bench for Saturday night's Test against Italy.
- McReight scored two tries and was the Wallabies' best player in their 42-26 Nations Championship loss to France in Brisbane last Saturday night.
- But Carlo Tizzano will start in the number seven jersey, with the Western Force star keen to impress in his first Test of 2026 in front of his home fans in Perth.
Sources: ABC Australia