Former Exeter star Len Ikitau returns for Australia’s Nations Championship match against England at Allianz Stadium.
Ikitau missed the Wallabies’ most recent outing – a 43-21 defeat by New Zealand in Sydney on October 17 – because of concussion but has recovered in time for Sunday’s showdown.
The blockbusting 28-year-old centre is well known in England after completing a successful season at Exeter in 2025-26, helping the Chiefs reach the Gallagher Prem final.
Declan Meredith continues at fly-half with Carter Gordon left out of the matchday 23 altogether while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii shifts to the left wing to accommodate Test rookie Isaac Henry at outside centre.
Australia have included forwards Taniela Tupou, Rob Valetini and Carlo Tizzano on a bench packed with power.
“The entire squad has travelled well and prepared with fantastic energy and excitement heading into this weekend,” Wallabies head coach Les Kiss said.
“Playing England on their home turf – at an iconic venue like Twickenham – is a massive challenge and another great opportunity for us to test ourselves against world-class opposition and keep building our game.”
— Wallabies (@wallabies) November 6, 2026
Australia team to play England in Nations Championship
Forwards: 1 Angus Bell, 2 Billy Pollard, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 4 Josh Canham, 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 6 Jeremy Williams, 7 Fraser McReight, 8 Harry Wilson (Captain)
Backs: 9 Ryan Lonergan, 10 Declan Meredith, 11 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Len Ikitau, 13 Isaac Henry, 14 Max Jorgensen, 15 Tom Wright
Replacements: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 Isaac Kailea, 18 Taniela Tupou, 19 Rob Valetini, 20 Carlo Tizzano, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Ben Donaldson, 23 Filipo Daugunu