Former All Black Aaron Smith would jump at the chance to represent the AUNZ Invitational XV against the British & Irish Lions.
For the First Nations & Pasifika side who take on the Lions in Melbourne, former Tonga mentor Toutai Kefu has been named as head coach, ahead of the match on Tuesday the 22nd of July at Marvel Stadium.
Toutai Kefu is hoping to call on some Wallabies, including Kurtley Beale, to face the touring Lions after being named coach of the First Nations and Pasifika XV.
Rugby Australia has unveiled the complete nine-game tour schedule for the British & Irish Lions Series, which includes a match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV.
While a Bledisloe clash is dead in the water, it's not the only option available to fill ANZAC day with some representative rugby union.
Richie Mo’unga is “really interested in playing” for the AUNZ Invitational XV against the British & Irish Lions on July 12.
It’s never easy to predict what the next 12 months of rugby will look like but that hasn’t stopped this writer from trying for a third year in a row.
Les Kiss is interested in another coaching role before taking on the top job with the Wallabies in mid-2026.