Hooper returns, McDermott and Banks to start in Scotland
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said: “We’re rapt for Hoops. He’s been outstanding both on and off the field since re-entering the environment and he can’t wait to pull on the gold jersey again.”
“Likewise for Tate who has been working really hard and deserves his opportunity to start, while Banksy has shown resilience to come back from another serious injury to earn his spot in the team.
“We’ve had a great preparation over the past week or so and we’ll head to Murrayfield excited by the challenge Scotland will pose on Saturday.”
Wallabies Team Announcement
- James Slipper (c) (123 Tests)
- David Porecki (7 Tests)
- Allan Alaalatoa (60 Tests)
- Nick Frost (5 Tests)
- Cadeyrn Neville (3 Tests)
- Jed Holloway (6 Tests)
- Michael Hooper (121 Tests)
- Rob Valetini (27 Tests)
- Tate McDermott (18 Tests)
- Bernard Foley (73 Tests)
- Tom Wright (18 Tests)
- Hunter Paisami (20 Tests)
- Len Ikitau (21 Tests)
- Andrew Kellaway (18 Tests)
- Tom Banks (20 Tests)
Replacements
- Folau Fainga’a (33 Tests)
- Matt Gibbon (2 Tests)
- Taniela Tupou (43 Tests)
- Ned Hanigan (25 Tests)
- Pete Samu (28 Tests)
- Nic White (56 Tests)
- Noah Lolesio (14 Tests)
- Jock Campbell* *denotes potential Test debut
