FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool C - Australia v Georgia - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - September 9, 2023 Australia's Ben Donaldson celebrates scoring their third try with teammate Carter Gordon REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australia coach Joe Schmidt has backed flyhalf Carter Gordon to be ready for a test call-up against Japan next week, less than a fortnight after his switch from rugby league.
Gordon, who was released from his Gold Coast Titans contract after an injury-riddled stint with the National Rugby League side, will resume his career in the 15-man code on a tour also including tests against England, Italy, Ireland and France.
