
Former Queensland Reds back Jordan Petaia has been recalled to the Wallabies squad for the one-off Test against the Springboks on September 27 in Perth.
Petaia last pulled on the gold jersey at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, having recently signed for Japanese club Urayasu D-Rocks.
The versatile back left Australian Rugby in 2024 to pursue a dream in the NFL, trialling out for the Los Angeles Chargers. He then joined up with Top 14 side Perpignan, playing 13 games in 2024-25.
Petaia debuted for the Wallabies in 2019 at the World Cup against Uruguay.
Further squad changes after the Argentina series win include the call-up of Harry McLaughlin-Phillips for a potential debut, replacing Carter Gordon (leg).
McLaughlin-Phillips started for the Force in the Super Rugby AUS opener, kicking the winner for his new side against old side Queensland Reds.
The flyhalf was part of the Australia U20S at the 2023 and 2024 World Rugby U20 Championships, whilst also serving as cover during the Nations Championship.
Reds prop Zane Nonggorr (calf) also returns from injury, swapping with Massimo De Lutiis, with club teammate Jock Campbell officially named after he was a late arrival in Argentina for Dylan Pietsch, who is still on the sidelines.
The squad will assemble in Perth on Friday to face the back-to-back world champions Springboks. South Africa are fresh off a 3-1 series win over New Zealand, sealed with victory in Sunday's finale in Baltimore.
“We’ve learned a bit more about ourselves as a group over the last four Tests, and we know we still have a lot to work on to get to where we want to be," Kiss said.
“South Africa have been the benchmark team in World Rugby for a long time, and we’re motivated by the challenge of meeting them in our own backyard in two weeks’ time.”
Wallabies squad for the Fight Centre Series Test against South Africa in Perth (Wallaby number, first Australian Rugby club, Super Rugby Pacific club, Test caps)
Forwards (19)
Allan Alaalatoa (#896, West Harbour Juniors, ACT Brumbies, 93)
Angus Bell (#940, Hunters Hill Rugby Club, NSW Waratahs, 57)
Charlie Cale (#976, Beecroft Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 6)
Josh Canham (#987, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 8)
Tom Hooper (#964, Bathurst Bulldogs, Exeter Chiefs (UK), 24)
Isaac Kailea (#975, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, NSW Waratahs, 9)
Fraser McReight (#937, Albany Creek Brumbies, Queensland Reds, 46)
Josh Nasser (#979, Easts Rugby (Brisbane), Queensland Reds, 16)
Zane Nonggorr (#966, Gold Coast Eagles, Queensland Reds, 20)
Brandon Paenga-Amosa (#918, Southern Districts, Western Force, 30)
Billy Pollard (#958, Lindfield Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 24)
Aidan Ross (#994, Bond University, Queensland Reds, 6)
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (#914, Randwick, Queensland Reds, 47)
Lachlan Shaw (#996, University of Queensland, ACT Brumbies, 4)
Carlo Tizzano (#982, University of Western Australia, Western Force, 16)
Taniela Tupou (#917, Brothers Rugby (Brisbane), Racing 92 (France), 73)
Rob Valetini (#929, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, ACT Brumbies, 68)
Jeremy Williams (#973, Wahroonga Tigers, Western Force, 32)
Harry Wilson (c) (#933, Gunnedah Red Devils, Queensland Reds, 42)
Backs (15)
Jock Campbell (#959, Inverell Highlanders, Queensland Reds, 6)
Ben Donaldson (#962, Clovelly Eagles, Western Force, 25)
Isaac Henry (#999, Kenmore Bears, Queensland Reds, 4)
Len Ikitau (#944, Tuggeranong Vikings, ACT Brumbies, 54)
Max Jorgensen (#984, Balmain Wolves, NSW Waratahs, 27)
Ryan Lonergan (#993, Tuggeranong Vikings, ACT Brumbies, 12)
Tate McDermott (#936, Flinders Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 56)
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips (uncapped, Gunnedah Red Devils, Western Force, 0)
Declan Meredith (#997, Barron Trinity Bulls, ACT Brumbies, 3)
Hunter Paisami (#932, Harlequin Junior Rugby Club, Queensland Reds, 38)
Jordan Petaia (#930, Wests Bulldogs, Urayasu D-Rocks (Japan), 31)
Harry Potter (#989, Moorabbin Rams, NSW Waratahs, 15)
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii (#988, The Kings School, NSW Waratahs, 23)
Kalani Thomas (#995, Springfield Hawks, Queensland Reds, 2)
Tom Wright (#939, Clovelly Eagles, ACT Brumbies, 50)
Unavailable for selection
Josh Flook
Langi Gleeson
Carter Gordon
Jake Gordon
Dylan Pietsch
Matt Philip
Henry Robertson
Pete Samu
Blake Schoupp
Will Skelton
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