The Wallabies today announced the team to play South Africa in their return Tri Nations clash in Sydney on Saturday.
They have three players ruled out through injury and suspension, and have introduced one player to the substitutes bench.
Stephen Hoiles starts at eigthman in place of the injured Wycliff Palu. Hoiles’ place on the substitutes bench is taken by David Lyons. Adam Freier replaces injured hooker Stephen Moore. Australia A hooker Sean Hardman takes Freier’s place on the bench.
Mark Gerrard replaces the suspended Lote Tuqiri on the wing, while Drew Mitchell returns to the side as a reserve. Lock Hugh McMeniman completes the substitutes bench.
Australia will retain the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate if they beat the Boks on Saturday.
The Wallaby Team:
01. Matt Dunning
02. Adam Freier
03. Guy Shepherdson
04. Nathan Sharpe
05. Dan Vickerman
06. Rocky Elsom
07. George Smith (vc)
08. Stephen Hoiles
09. George Gregan
10. Stephen Larkham
11. Adam Ashley-Cooper
12. Matt Giteau
13. Stirling Mortlock (c)
14. Mark Gerrard
15. Julian Huxley
16. Sean Hardman
17. Al Baxter
18. Hugh McMeniman
19. David Lyons
20. Phil Waugh (vc)
21. Scott Staniforth
22. Drew Mitchell
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