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The Star
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Rugby-Lions to face 14 test players in AUNZ line-up for tour match
Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Final - New Zealand v South Africa - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 28, 2023 New Zealand's Shannon Frizell leaves the pitch after being shown a yellow card by referee Wayne Barnes REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq SYDNEY (Reuters) -The Australia-New Zealand Invitational XV to face the British & Irish Lions in Adelaide this weekend features eight All Blacks and six Wallabies with winger AJ Lam the only uncapped player in the starting line-up. A powerhouse back row featuring Hoskins Sotutu, Pete Samu and Shannon Frizell is bound to test the Lions at Adelaide Oval on Saturday in their final run out before the test series. Two-cap All Black Folau Fakatava will link up with one-cap Wallaby Tane Edmed in the halves but there is plenty of test experience in a backline featuring centres Ngani Laumape and David Havili as well as winger Marika Koroibete. Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and All Black Havili will co-captain the team, which has been coached by Les Kiss with the assistance of former New Zealand boss Ian Foster, Simon Cron and Zane Hilton. "After speaking with all the players we thought the co-captaincy model with natural leaders like David and Lukhan would really suit this team and what we represent," said Kiss, who will take over from Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach next year. "This week has been building nicely and the boys have put a lot of time into getting to know each other. In forming new bonds many of them have discovered they have more in common than they originally thought. "We have named an experienced, powerful starting side for Saturday and we know our bench will make an impact when they get their opportunity." The Lions have won their first four tour games against Australia's Super Rugby teams and also face a First Nations & Pasifika XV between the first test on July 19 in Brisbane and the second test a week later in Melbourne. Team: 15–Shaun Stevenson, 14–AJ Lam, 13–Ngani Laumape, 12–David Havili, 11–Marika Koroibete, 10–Tane Edmed, 9–Folau Fakatava, 8–Hoskins Sotutu, 7–Pete Samu, 6–Shannon Frizell, 5–Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 4–Angus Blyth, 3–Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 2–Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1–Aidan Ross Replacements: 16–Kurt Eklund, 17–Joshua Fusitu'a, 18–George Dyer, 19–Matt Philip, 20–Joe Brial, 21–Kalani Thomas, 22–Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 23–Jock Campbell (Reporting by Nick Mulvenney, editing by Peter Rutherford)
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Lions to face 14 test players in AUNZ line-up for tour match
Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Final - New Zealand v South Africa - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 28, 2023 New Zealand's Shannon Frizell leaves the pitch after being shown a yellow card by referee Wayne Barnes REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq SYDNEY - The Australia-New Zealand Invitational XV to face the British & Irish Lions in Adelaide this weekend features eight All Blacks and six Wallabies with winger AJ Lam the only uncapped player in the starting line-up. A powerhouse back row featuring Hoskins Sotutu, Pete Samu and Shannon Frizell is bound to test the Lions at Adelaide Oval on Saturday in their final run out before the test series. Two-cap All Black Folau Fakatava will link up with one-cap Wallaby Tane Edmed in the halves but there is plenty of test experience in a backline featuring centres Ngani Laumape and David Havili as well as winger Marika Koroibete. Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and All Black Havili will co-captain the team, which has been coached by Les Kiss with the assistance of former New Zealand boss Ian Foster, Simon Cron and Zane Hilton. "After speaking with all the players we thought the co-captaincy model with natural leaders like David and Lukhan would really suit this team and what we represent," said Kiss, who will take over from Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach next year. "This week has been building nicely and the boys have put a lot of time into getting to know each other. In forming new bonds many of them have discovered they have more in common than they originally thought. "We have named an experienced, powerful starting side for Saturday and we know our bench will make an impact when they get their opportunity." Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties World Trump's ambassador nominee to Singapore Anjani Sinha has a rough day at Senate hearing Asia Dr Mahathir at 100: Still haunted by the Malay Dilemma Singapore What's next for PSP following its post-GE leadership shake-up? Singapore NDP 2025: Diamond formations, 'multi-axis' fly-past to headline parade's aerial display Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? Singapore HDB flats less attainable in 2024 compared with 2022: Report Singapore Apex court upholds SMC's punishment of doctor who gave patients unlicensed hormones The Lions have won their first four tour games against Australia's Super Rugby teams and also face a First Nations & Pasifika XV between the first test on July 19 in Brisbane and the second test a week later in Melbourne. Team: 15–Shaun Stevenson, 14–AJ Lam, 13–Ngani Laumape, 12–David Havili, 11–Marika Koroibete, 10–Tane Edmed, 9–Folau Fakatava, 8–Hoskins Sotutu, 7–Pete Samu, 6–Shannon Frizell, 5–Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 4–Angus Blyth, 3–Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 2–Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1–Aidan Ross Replacements: 16–Kurt Eklund, 17–Joshua Fusitu'a, 18–George Dyer, 19–Matt Philip, 20–Joe Brial, 21–Kalani Thomas, 22–Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 23–Jock Campbell REUTERS
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Host of internationals in Australia-New Zealand squad to face Lions
Head coach Les Kiss included 18 internationals in his combined Australia-New Zealand squad named Monday to face the British and Irish Lions, hoping they can produce "something special". Host of internationals in Australia-New Zealand squad to face Lions Andy Farrell's tourists meet the invitational XV in Adelaide on Saturday for their fifth and final warm-up game before the opening Test against the Wallabies on July 19 in Brisbane. It is the first time since 1989 that Australia and New Zealand have joined forces, with a host of experienced players recruited. They include All Blacks David Havili, Shannon Frizell and Hoskins Sotutu, with the Australia contingent led by Marika Koroibete, Pete Samu and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. There are 10 Australian internationals and eight from New Zealand in the squad with a combined 300 caps. "There has been a lot of work behind the scenes to build this squad and it's exciting to see it come together," said Kiss, who felt the full force of the Lions last week when they crushed his Queensland Reds 52-12. "We have quality coaches and a highly motivated group of players that represent the depth of talent across Australia and New Zealand. "Each of them has a lot to play for and there's a real sense of anticipation about the unique opportunity in front of us," he added. "As the first AUNZ side to be assembled in 36 years, we have the chance to do something pretty special in Adelaide." Kiss, who will succeed Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach next year, is being assisted by former All Blacks head coach Ian Foster. AUNZ Invitational squad: Aidan Ross , AJ Lam , Angus Blyth , Brandon Paenga-Amosa , Daniel Botha , Darby Lancaster , David Havili , Folau Fakatava , George Dyer , Harry McLaughlin-Phillips , Hoskins Sotutu , Jeffery Toomaga-Allen , Jock Campbell , Joe Brial , Joey Walton , Joshua Fusitu'a , Kalani Thomas , Kurt Eklund , Lachlan Anderson , Lukhan Salakai-Loto , Mac Grealy , Marika Koroibete , Matt Philip , Ngani Laumape , Pete Samu , Richie Asiata , Seru Uru , Shannon Frizell , Shaun Stevenson , Tane Edmed mp/dh TOSHIBA This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
RNZ News
07-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Eight All Blacks from outside current squad included in AUNZ Invitational 15
Former All Black Shannon Frizell is in the AUNZ Invitational 15 squad for the match against the Lions. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/ Eight All Blacks from outside Scott Robertson's current squad have been included in the AUNZ Invitational 15 to take on the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide on Saturday. The All Blacks are Aidan Ross, David Havili, Folau Fakatava, Hoskins Sotutu, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Ngani Laumape, Shannon Frizell and Shaun Stevenson. Also in the 30-player squad are Chiefs prop George Dyer and Blues players AJ Lam, Kurt Eklund and Josh Fusitu'a. Invitational head coach Les Kiss will lead the first combined Australia-New Zealand team since 1989 in what will be the Lions' final match before the test series against the Wallabies. Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster is one of Kiss's assistants. The Wallabies squeaked through their last match before the first test against the Lions in Brisbane on July 19, [ with a 21-18 victory over Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt was disappointed after the win, saying there were too many errors from his players. The Lions, meanwhile, ground out [ a 21-10 win over the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday, their third successive victory on their Australian tour. "There has been a lot of work behind the scenes to build this squad and it's exciting to see it come together," Kiss said. "We have quality coaches and a highly motivated group of players that represent the depth of talent across Australia and New Zealand. "Each of them has a lot to play for and there's a real sense of anticipation about the unique opportunity in front of us. "As the first AUNZ side to be assembled in 36 years, we have the chance to do something pretty special here in Adelaide." AUNZ Invitational squad: Aidan Ross, AJ Lam, Angus Blyth, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Daniel Botha, Darby Lancaster, David Havili, Folau Fakatava, George Dyer, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Hoskins Sotutu,Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Jock Campbell, Joe Brial, Joey Walton, Joshua Fusitu'a, Kalani Thomas, Kurt Eklund, Lachlan Anderson, Lukhan Salakai-Loto, Mac Grealy, Marika Koroibete, Matt Philip, Ngani Laumape, Pete Samu, Richie Asiata, Seru Uru, Shannon Frizell, Shaun Stevenson, Tane Edmed.
RNZ News
30-06-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Four New Zealanders confirmed in Invitational side to take on Lions
David Havili of the Crusaders Photo: © Photosport Ltd 2025 Crusaders captain David Havili along with three other former All Blacks have been named as a part of the Australia-New Zealand Invitational side that will play the British and Irish Lions. Havili is joined by Shannon Frizell, Shaun Stevenson and Folau Fakatava in the first wave of signings for the combined team. The match will be played in Adelaide on 12 July. Havili will play in the centres alongside Stevenson who is set to play in Japan in 2026. Stevenson debuted for the All Blacks in 2023 and will return to Kuobta Spears after initially joining them at the start of the year before heading back to the Chiefs. Highlanders halfback Fakatava, who played two Tests for the All Blacks, had an injury-interrupted Super Rugby season which limited him to just seven starts this year. Frizell rounds out the selections in the back-row, having guided Brave Lupus to the Japan Rugby League One title, scoring 11 tries in the season. Frizell also started at number eight for the Barbarians in last week's loss to the Springboks. "We are delighted with the quality of the New Zealand contingent announced today and look forward to naming more players as the squad comes together," RA head of high performance Peter Horne said. Meanwhile Queensland coach Les Kiss has listed nine Wallabies in his matchday squad to tackle the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane on Wednesday. Former All Black Aidan Ross has been named for his Reds debut and he will partner incumbent Wallabies hooker Matt Faessler and dual international Jeffery Toomaga-Allen in a powerful starting front row. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
