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The Western Force’s Kyle Godwin and Tetera Faulkner, along with Matt Hodgson, have been included in the Wallabies 32-man squad for the upcoming Test against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 18 October.
Inside centre Godwin and tighthead prop Faulkner, who both trained with the Wallabies during their Perth leg of the Rugby Championship, are two of four uncapped members of the squad alongside Tom English and Henry Speight.
Qantas Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie will finalise his 23-man match day squad next Tuesday and said the exposure the debutants have had to the Wallabies program this year is invaluable as they continue their transition into the group.
Faulkner said he was humbled by the opportunity and was looking forward to working with the Australian squad.
“I’m very excited to be joining the squad and gaining as much as I can working with such an experienced front row,” he said.
“It’s an opportunity that doesn’t come along all that often so I’ll be taking it with both hands and making the most of it.”
Godwin was selected in the squad prior to the Wallabies match against South Africa in Perth and is relishing the opportunity to chase his first international cap.
“I was really happy to have been selected in the squad back in August and now that I’ve had some more game time under my belt with the Perth Spirit, I am grateful to have that opportunity again to work hard and push for selection,” Godwin said.
Force back-rower, Ben McCalman, is unavailable for selection following a shoulder injury he sustained against South Africa a fortnight ago.
Players who have not been considered for selection due to injury include, but is not limited to, hookers Stephen Moore (knee), Tatafu Polota-Nau (ankle), Nathan Charles (pectoral), Tolu Latu (arm) and Heath Tessman (ankle); prop Scott Sio (ankle); backrowers Wycliff Palu (head), David Pocock (knee); Ben McCalman (shoulder) and Dave Dennis (knee); centre Matt Toomua (head) and outside backs Peter Betham (ankle); and Chris Feauai-Sautia (shoulder).
Fans are invited to attend an open training session in Brisbane on Monday 13 October from 3:30pm at Ballymore (231 Butterfield Street, Herston). Following training, fans have the chance to receive autographs and photos with their favourite players.
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