Junior Wallabies announce squad for New Zealand series

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Junior Wallabies coach Nathan Grey has confirmed a 31-player squad for a two-Test series against New Zealand.

The Junior Wallabies will face the Kiwis at NZCIS in Wellington at 12pm (AEST) on Monday 29 May, before meeting again at Sky Stadium at 2.30pm on Saturday 3 June.

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The squad is headlined by returning Sevens star Darby Lancaster, who will join the group after the completion of the World Series.

Lancaster has emerged as one of the brightest talents on the Sevens circuit, scoring 20 tries in 34 matches in 2022-23.

The squad is stacked with Super Rugby talent, including Reds centre Taj Annan and Waratahs scrumhalf Teddy Wilson.

Annan is one of 11 Reds players in the squad that will go into camp on the Gold Coast from May 21.

Meanwhile, Wilson is joined by Waratahs teammate Jack Bowen, who made his Super Rugby Pacific debut against the Blues last month and Rebels forward Daniel Maiava.

Reds playmaker Tom Lynagh, Waratahs fullback Max Jorgensen and Force front-rower Marley Pearce were initially selected in the squad but will be unavailable for the NZ series due to their Super Rugby Pacific commitments.

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