# New Wallabies coach picks inexperienced halves for first Test

Les Kiss has selected an untested halfback partnership for his first Test as Wallabies coach. The bold choice signals a shift toward youth in the Australian lineup ahead of the match. It highlights the new coach’s willingness to take risks.

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- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/06/australia-wallabies-v-japan-team-lonergan-meredith-halves) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:05:39 GMT