Teddy Wilson earns first Wallabies call-up for UK tour
Waratahs halfback Teddy Wilson, son of a 1999 World Cup winner, named in his first Wallabies squad for November tour.
Teddy Wilson has been named in a 33-man Wallabies squad for a four-Test tour of the UK, marking his first call-up to the national side. The Waratahs halfback is the son of David Wilson, a former Wallabies flanker who won the Rugby World Cup.
Coach Les Kiss named Wilson and Queensland prop Tom Lambert as the only uncapped players in an otherwise settled squad. The tour covers matches against England, Scotland, Wales and a final against a Six Nations opponent at Twickenham in late November.
Several players return after missing recent Test matches due to injury or suspension, including five-eighth Carter Gordon, who recovered from a broken leg.
- David Wilson, 1999 Rugby World Cup winner
- Father
- 33 players
- Squad size
- 2 (Wilson and Tom Lambert)
- Uncapped players
Why it mattersWilson's selection signals a fresh generation building on Australia's rugby legacy, and the tour offers the Wallabies a chance to rebuild after recent losses to New Zealand.
AustraliaAustralian rugby fans get a fresh Test prospect to follow, with a compelling family story as Wilson steps into his father's international career.
Corroborated by7news.com.au·theguardian.com
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