After having a strong debut season, Holmes found himself getting a callup to the Wallabies squad to tour Europe. He made his Australian debut against France in Marseille. Holmes came off the bench in Australia's loss to England at Twickenham, where the English overpowered the Wallabies with their scrummaging.
Holmes experienced rapid expansion after an impressive initial season, prompting him to be chosen for the Wallabies' European tour. He made his Australian appearance against France in Marseille. Holmes entered the game as a substitute in Australia's loss to England at Twickenham, where the English outperformed the Wallabies with their scrummaging abilities.