In a swift turn of events, Carter Gordon has been reinstated into Australia’s national rugby union team, the Wallabies, just hours after regaining eligibility by departing the National Rugby League (NRL). The 24-year-old flyhalf was added to the squad to fill the void left by Tom Lynagh, who started against the British and Irish Lions, and Noah Lolesio, who has been sidelined since sustaining an injury in the opening match against Fiji. Gordon’s return to rugby union was confirmed on Monday, following his departure from the NRL’s Gold Coast Titans and his subsequent signing with the Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia. Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt announced a 34-man squad for the upcoming five-test northern tour, which includes matches in Japan and Europe. Schmidt emphasized the importance of integrating Gordon back into the team, while also prioritizing the long-term development of Lynagh, who is recovering from injuries sustained during the Rugby Championship. Gordon, who debuted for the Wallabies in 2023 and played eight tests before his brief stint in rugby league, will now have the opportunity to reestablish himself in the 15-a-side code. The squad also features returning players Dylan Pietsch and Andrew Kellaway, who have recovered from injuries, and includes uncapped players Aidan Ross and Kalani Thomas. The Wallabies’ tour will commence with a match against Japan in Tokyo on October 24, followed by tests against England, Italy, Ireland, and France throughout November.