.QuadeCooper earned a shock recall to the Wallabies, with the mercurial playmaker named in the starting side to face the Springboks after four years in the wilderness. Springboks RugbyChampionship IOLSport
Centre Samu Kerevi, who was called up for his first match since the 2019 World Cup in the 38-21 loss to New Zealand in Perth last weekend, keeps his place, as does fullback Tom Banks despite poor recent form.
Loosehead Prop Angus Bell will start for the first time, joining hooker Folau Fainga'a and tighthead prop Allan Alaalatoa in the front row. Izack Rodda earns a starting berth in the second row alongside Matt Philip while the back row of Lachlan Swinton, Rob Valetini and Hooper is unchanged. Hooker Feleti Kaitu'u is one of two potential debutants named on the bench, along with flanker Rob Leota as Australia seek to get their first win of the tournament.
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