Reece Walsh, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Gehamat Shibasaki and Keaon Koloamatangi will all make their international debuts for Australia after being named in the Australia matchday 17 to play England at 12:30am AEDT on Sunday morning (Saturday night).
“It’s going to be a huge thrill for all four of them to wear the green and gold for the first time in a Test match at such an iconic stadium,” Walters said.
“I’m excited for them as well as all of our players. Every member of our squad, whether they take the field or not, is about to experience something incredibly special this Saturday at Wembley.
“As I’ve said from day one of our preparations here in England, we’re on this Ashes journey together because it’s going to take a collective effort from everyone involved.”
Kangaroos squad for first Ashes match:
1. Reece Walsh 2. Mark Nawaqanitawase 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Cameron Munster 7. Nathan Cleary
8. Patrick Carrigan 9. Harry Grant 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Angus Crichton 12. Hudson Young 13. Isaah Yeo
(Bench: 14. Tom Dearden 15. Lindsay Collins 16. Reuben Cotter 17. Keaon Koloamatangi)
(Reserves: 18. Bradman Best 19. Lindsay Smith 20. Mitchell Moses)
