Multiple outlets report that Rugby Heaven experts have selected predicted backlines for the Wallabies ahead of the opening 2026 Test against Ireland in Sydney. The articles from The Age, the Brisbane Times, and the Sydney Morning Herald present the same premise: a specialist panel chooses how Australia’s backline could be structured for the match. However, the provided excerpts do not include specific player selections, positions, or tactical reasoning behind the selections, and there are no additional details about squad availability, injuries, or team announcements from Rugby Australia. Instead, the focus remains on the experts’ backline predictions for the fixture, described consistently across sources as the first 2026 Test between the two nations to be played in Sydney. As a result, the reporting reflects a forecast of team selection rather than an official confirmed lineup.