Wallabies make selection gambles for Italy clash in bid to arrest losing streak

byNews Rugby July 15, 2026

Declan Meredith to start again at flyhalf against Italy in Perth
Fraser McReight dropped to the bench in favour of Carlo Tizzano

Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is rolling the dice at the exit door, sticking with Declan Meredith at flyhalf and dropping Fraser McReight to the bench in favour of hometown hero Carlo Tizzano.

The Wallabies will be aiming to snap a six-game losing streak when they face world No 10 Italy in Saturday night’s Nations Championship clash in Perth.