In a strategic move to evaluate team depth, Australia’s head coach Joe Schmidt has unveiled a reshuffled Wallabies squad for their one-off rugby test against Japan in Tokyo. Nick Champion de Crespigny, a seasoned player with three test caps, will lead the team as captain. The backrow features Western Force teammate Carlo Tizzano and No. 8 Rob Valetini, while regular skipper Harry Wilson takes a spot on the bench. The inclusion of ex-All Blacks frontrower Aidan Ross offers him a rare opportunity to become the fifth player to represent both Australia and New Zealand in test rugby. The starting front row sees Zane Nonggorr making his test debut alongside Angus Bell and Josh Nasser, with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and Jeremy Williams anchoring the second row. The backline has also undergone significant changes, with Dylan Pietsch returning from injury to join Corey Toole and Andrew Kellaway in a dynamic back three. Jake Gordon and Tane Edmed retain their roles in the halves, while Hunter Paisami and Josh Flook form the center partnership. Schmidt emphasized the squad’s readiness, acknowledging Japan’s formidable home advantage. The Wallabies, coming off a narrow 28-24 loss to New Zealand in the Rugby Championship, aim to rebound against Japan, who recently fell to Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup final. This match kicks off a challenging tour for Australia, with subsequent tests against England, Italy, Ireland, and France.