Blockbuster Tests locked in for Wallabies Spring Tour

Tue, Feb 18, 2025, 8:16 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The Wallabies are set for a massive Spring Tour schedule to cap off their 2025 Test schedule.

The Australians will face England, France, Italy and Ireland to finish the year after commencing their end-of-year tour against Japan.

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Joe Schmidt’s side begins their European schedule with a return to Twickenham on November 1 (local time) after their thrilling win over the English thanks to an 83rd-minute Max Jorgensen try.

This will be followed by a clash with rapid improvers Italy, their first match-up in three years.

In their last encounter, the Azzurri shocked the Australians 28-27 in Florence, their maiden win over the Wallabies.

The Wallabies will then head to Dublin to take on Ireland on November 15.

The Irish held on for a 22-19 win at Aviva Stadium in November, with the Australians pushing the world number two side all the way.

The majority of the Ireland side is expected to be selected in the British and Irish Lions squad for the July series, adding another layer to the contest

The Wallabies will finish their season against France on November 22. The two sides last faced off in a 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up game, with the French winning 41-17.

Further matches across the end-of-year tour will see Ireland and the All Blacks return to Chicago on November 1. The following week, France will take on South Africa while Scotland hosts New Zealand.

“Last year’s Autumn Nations Series captured the imagination of Australian fans on account of the Wallabies’ strong performances and we are looking forward to another competitive northern hemisphere tour in 2025,” RA CEO Phil Waugh said.

“The opening Test against England will be a must-watch event coming just 12 months after Max Jorgensen’s unforgettable 83rd minute match-winning try in the corner at Twickenham.

“That match will be followed by Tests against Italy, Ireland and France, all of which will no doubt be fiercely competitive and cap a remarkable 15-Test campaign for the Wallabies in 2025.

“All teams now have an eye on the Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027 and the Wallabies are very much looking forward to testing themselves against the best the northern hemisphere has to offer later this year.”

Wallabies Spring Tour

*all dates local

Wallabies v England – Saturday, November 1 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Wallabies v Italy – Saturday, November 8 at TBC

Wallabies v Ireland – Saturday, November 15 at Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Wallabies France – Saturday, November 22 at TBC

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