James Slipper will captain the Wallabies for the 15th time in the absence of Liam Wright against Wales, with Charlie Cale earning his first Test start at number eight. The Wallabies have an unchanged front row and backline, with experienced players like Nic White and Ben Donaldson named on the bench. The team will wear their First Nations jersey in recognition of NAIDOC week, emphasizing continuity and new opportunities within the squad. Coach Joe Schmidt expressed eagerness to build on their previous performance and earn support for the upcoming match in Melbourne, focusing on team development and cohesion.