The Suaalii factor that 'no-one really talks about': Player ratings for every Wallaby who played during Spring Tour
Every Wallabies player rated from Spring Tour
The Wallabies won two and lost two on a rollercoaster Spring Tour.
Victory over England and Wales raised hopes of Australia's second Grand Slam before crashing back to Earth against Scotland and Ireland.
Here's how all the players rated as eyes turn to the British and Irish Lions visit in 2025.
We'll start with the big boppers in the front row and let the glamour boy outside backs finish things off.
Angus Bell - 6
The world class loosehead prop was excellent against England but had some scrummaging struggles in Wales and Scotland.
Bell then missed the Ireland Test with illness.
The 24-year-old shouldered a big load after returning from another serious foot injury and should come back firing for a new look Waratahs next season.
Allan Alaalatoa - 6.5
Look at that beautiful cauliflower ear!
Played all four Tests and filled in as captain for the concussed Harry Wilson in the record win over Wales.
Will continue to job share with Taniela Tupou and is one of the country's most reliable performers.
James Slipper - 6
Stepped up to start in Dublin after Angus Bell's late scratching and showed there is still life in his 35-year-old legs.
Isaac Kailea is nipping at Slipper's heels and the British and Irish Lions shape as the loosehead prop's perfect swansong.
A beloved leader in Wallabies camp and helped the team stick together this year after the humiliating loss in Argentina.
Taniela Tupou - 5.5
The great enigma of Australian rugby.
The good and bad was summed up in one sequence in Dublin as Tupou made an brilliant intercept and run before throwing the ball away with an overhead pass.
Missed the Wales and Scotland Tests with a knee niggle and at 28 still hasn't fully delivered on that tantalising potential and hefty contract.
Isaac Kailea - 5.5
One of Joe Schmidt's biggest finds of the year.
The half Tongan, half Chilean loosehead prop has a bright personality and genuine athleticism.
Kailea will benefit from the tutelage of Dan McKellar and Angus Bell at the Waratahs next year.
Zane Nonggorr - 5.5
Another one of the young batch of props learning the ropes under scrum doctor Mike Cron.
Hasn't quite put it all together yet but has the frame and at 23 remains very young for an international tighthead.
Still a firm No.3 in the No.3 pecking order though.
Matt Faessler - 8
A quiet achiever and was excellent running the lineout in wins in London and Cardiff.
Scored an unlikely hat-trick of tries in the rout of Wales before suffering a costly calf injury at training.
He was missed in the subsequent losses to Scotland and Ireland and will be the first pick at hooker against the British and Irish Lions.
Brandon Paenga-Amosa - 6.5
Solidified his status as Matt Faessler's back-up after returning from a sojourn in France.
Paenga-Amosa has an infectious personality and at 28 should be in his prime as a hooker.
Needs to step up as a leader for the Force next season and help them push for the playoffs.
Billy Pollard - 5
The 22-year-old former NRL target has enormous upside but understandably is yet to realise that at Test level.
A mobile and dangerous ball runner, Pollard could be the ideal impact hooker if he can nail his set-piece craft.
Another intriguing piece of clay for Mike Cron and Laurie Fisher to mould.
Nick Frost - 7.5
At 25, is now consistently delivering on his potential after being asked to sharpen his shoulders in contact zones.
Frost's runaway try against Wales was another reminder that he is the most athletically gifted Wallabies lock since John Eales.
A starting combination with Will Skelton against the British and Irish Lions appeals.
Jeremy Williams - 7
Another big mover and looked right at home in his first season of Test rugby.
Has a good workrate and at just 23 is already the captain of the Force.
Not a giant by Test locking standards and his ability to cover blindside is a big plus.
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto - 6.5
Joe Schmidt's preferred impact lock and did that job well while featuring in all four Tests.
Coincidence or not, he and other Rebels stepped up big time after Tim Horan this year called their forward pack soft.
As with Jeremy Williams, offers good options in the matchday 23 with the ability to cover No.6.
Will Skelton - 7
Joe Schmidt elected not to use him against England and he wasn't available in Ireland.
But the now veteran Skelton showed he still has plenty to offer Australia in Cardiff and Edinburgh.
The man mountain transforms the Wallabies maul in both attack and defence and that area will be vital against the British and Irish Lions.
Fraser McReight - 8.5
Joe Schmidt's decision to rest him against Scotland was contentious and he showed what the Wallabies were missing with a brilliant performance against Ireland.
Made a remarkable 62 of his 64 tackle attempts on tour - the best of any Autumn Nations Series player.
McReight's five turnovers also ranked behind only England's Maro Itoje (seven) and level with Fiji's Kitione Salawa.
Harry Wilson - 7
It was always curious why Dave Rennie and Eddie Jones didn't trust one of Super Rugby's biggest stars to deliver in a gold jersey.
Wilson now captains his country and appears a popular appointment internally.
The quality trio of Wilson, Fraser McReight and Rob Valetini covers most bases apart from lacking a bit of height.
Rob Valetini - 8
What more is there to say about the back-to-back John Eales Medal winner?
Despite concerns over his immense workload, Valetini just keeps on churning out big performances for club and country.
Has taken Michael Hooper's mantle as Australia's ironman, featuring in 48 of their last 50 Tests - including 47 starts.
Langi Gleeson - 5.5
Has been given simple instructions to carry hard and tackle hard in his role as the impact backrower.
Gleeson is executing that job in solid fashion, albeit often in limited minutes given the players in front of him.
Needs to now consistently stamp his mark on Super Rugby.
Carlo Tizzano - 5
Was handed a surprise start against Scotland as Joe Schmidt elected to rest Fraser McReight for a torrid breakdown battle.
Tizzano didn't do anything wrong but is not in McReight's class and played in a beaten pack.
Like McReight, is an extremely efficient defender and makes a good deputy.
Seru Uru - 6
Got his only opportunity against Wales in a rejigged backrow with Harry Wilson missing.
Uru relished the open spaces in a dominant Wallabies performance and possesses some enticing size and skill.
His versatility is a big plus too.
Jake Gordon - 6.5
Maintained his status as Australia's first choice No.9 without quite getting a stranglehold on the jersey.
It was a difficult Autumn Nations Series for halfbacks with referees allowing messy rucks and not giving the attacking teams as much leeway at the breakdown.
Gordon has a big left boot and a knack for conjuring try-scoring plays out of nothing.
Tate McDermott - 6.5
McDermott is a genuine sparkplug and his eye-catching cameos mean his supporters continue to demand more regular starts.
But the Queenslander's running game is best suited for the second half when there are at least a few tired forwards slogging their way around the park.
His combination with Tom Lynagh should develop nicely with the Reds next season.
Nic White - 5
A great character and team man but got his only opportunity in a start against Wales.
At 34, his athletic best is behind him but remains street smart and a great conversationalist with referees.
May struggle to see off the challenge of Ryan Lonergan next season while NSW's Teddy Wilson is one to watch.
Noah Lolesio - 7
Not wanted by Eddie Jones, Lolesio was given the opportunity to truly run the backline and started in all four Tests.
Still prone to the occasional shanked kick but overall was composed.
Finished as the third highest points scorer in the Autumn Nations Series with 45 behind England's Marcus Smith (53) and Argentina's Tomas Albornoz (47).
Ben Donaldson - 5
Didn't get much game time and the fly half pecking order behind Noah Lolesio remains murky.
Donaldson will enter 2025 with his nose slightly in front of Tom Lynagh and Tane Edmed.
Super Rugby form will sort it out.
Tane Edmed - N/A
It was horrible to watch Edmed's Test debut cut short by a HIA after just a few minutes off the bench in Dublin.
Edmed forced his way into the mix with a strong NPC campaign in New Zealand with North Harbour.
He should get much better service behind a bolstered Waratahs pack next season.
Len Ikitau - 7.5
The moment where he became Len 'Flickitau.'
The audacious pass for Max Jorgensen's matchwinner against England instantly became part of Wallabies folklore.
Ridiculous that he didn't go to the Rugby World Cup and has now proven himself capable as a Test inside centre as well as the more familiar No.13.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii - 7
Man of the match on his Test debut just weeks after swapping a Steeden for a Gilbert.
The highlights slowed down post-Twickenham but he is clearly a rare athlete with rare maturity at just 21.
"Not always perfect like everyone else and he's still growing in our game but what no one really talks about is J Suaalii's effort and work rate," Wallabies legend Matt Giteau wrote on X.
"He's all in and his effort areas aren't talked about enough... phenomenal talent but his effort areas are just as valuable."
Samu Kerevi - 4
The Japan-based star was given an opportunity to reignite his Test career in Cardiff but it ended in disaster as he was sent off for this high shot on Jac Morgan.
The subsequent ban ended his tour and it is anyone's guess whether Kerevi will now feature again in 2025.
Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii are a promising midfield duo while Hunter Paisami isn't going anywhere either.
Andrew Kellaway - 7
An ever present on the right wing and one of only three Wallabies (along with Rob Valetini and Allan Alaalatoa) to play all 13 Tests this year.
Kellaway had a torrid time defensively against Scotland but wasn't the only one in what was easily Australia's worst performance on tour.
Very good in the wins against England and Wales and joins a big name NSW backline next season.
Max Jorgensen - 7
"It's one of the greatest moments in Wallabies history and it belongs to Jorgensen."
Sean Maloney's commentary for the Twickenham match winner will be replayed over and over and somehow never get old.
The 20-year-old is a special talent and went over for another smart try against Ireland too.
Harry Potter - 6
One of Australia's better performers on his Test debut against Scotland.
Potter showed great skill and tenacity to score a late try at Murrayfield and raise faint hopes of a miracle comeback.
Enough pace to play on the wing but hinted to Wide World of Sports that outside centre might be his best long-term position.
Dylan Pietsch - 6
Was playing well against England after winning the No.11 jersey before a cruel calf injury ended his tour prematurely.
The powerful former backrower is a great competitor and a great story too after overcoming personal demons and embracing his Indigenous culture.
Will ply his trade for the Force season after Joseph Aukuso-Suaalii and Andrew Kellaway's arrivals at the Waratahs.
Tom Wright - 8
Another to make a mockery of Eddie Jones' selection failures last season.
The former Manly NRL player is now one of the most electric attacking fullbacks in world rugby and scored a hat trick against Wales following a try vs England.
Beat 15 defenders and made 10 clean breaks on tour - while his 373 carry metres were the best of any player in the Autumn Nations Series.
