Eddie Jones has caused a stir Down Under after naming his 33-man Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup 2023, with Michael Hooper and Quade Cooper omitted.
Following the Waratahs' 36-16 win over the Western Force on Saturday, Planet Rugby looks at five stars that may have impressed Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.
The Wallabies will be without the services of former captain Michael Hooper, who is suffering from concussion symptoms, for the encounter against Wales.
Australia head coach Dave Rennie has announced his 23-man squad to take on Scotland at Murrayfield in their opening match of the Autumn Nations Series.
Wallabies back-row Michael Hooper has spoken for the first time since announcing his return to action, after taking a mental health break nearly three months ago.
Ahead of the upcoming Autumn Nations Series, we take a look at some of the players who will be in the spotlight for their countries over the next few weeks.
Current Wallabies captain James Slipper has discussed the former skipper’s return after Michael Hooper was named in the squad after missing the Rugby Championship.
Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley hints at a return for veteran skipper Michael Hooper to the squad for the tour of the northern hemisphere in November.
