Australia locked in as Rugby World Cup host in 2027 and 2029
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| Player | Age | Position | Test Caps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Ala’alatoa | 25 | Prop | 33 |
| Rory Arnold | 29 | Lock | 22 |
| Adam Ashley-Cooper | 35 | Winger | 119 |
| Kurtley Beale | 30 | Fullback | 87 |
| Adam Coleman | 27 | Lock | 34 |
| Jack Dempsey | 25 | Flanker | 12 |
| Folau Fainga’a | 24 | Hooker | 11 |
| Bernard Foley | 29 | Fly Half | 70 |
| Will Genia | 31 | Scrum Half | 105 |
| Dane Haylett-Petty | 30 | Fullback | 33 |
| Reece Hodge | 25 | Winger | 37 |
| Michael Hooper | 27 | Flanker | 95 |
| Sekope Kepu | 33 | Prop | 106 |
| Samu Kerevi | 25 | Centre | 29 |
| Marika Koroibete | 27 | Winger | 24 |
| Tevita Kuridrani | 28 | Centre | 60 |
| Tolu Latu | 26 | Hooker | 15 |
| Christian Leali’ifano | 31 | Fly Half | 22 |
| Isireli Naisarani | 24 | Number 8 | 4 |
| James O’Connor | 29 | Centre | 48 |
| Jordan Petaia | 19 | Winger | 0 |
| David Pococks | 31 | Flanker | 78 |
| Izack Rodda | 23 | Lock | 21 |
| Lukhan Salakaia-Loto | 22 | Flanker | 16 |
| Rob Simmons | 30 | Lock | 98 |
| Scott Sio | 27 | Prop | 59 |
| James Slipper | 30 | Prop | 91 |
| Matt To’omua | 29 | Fly Half | 47 |
| Taniela Tupou | 23 | Prop | 16 |
| Jordan Uelese | 22 | Hooker | 4 |
| Nic White | 29 | Scrum Half | 26 |
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